Health economics - 9 Nov 2021
Making the most of global health aid
Using the sector-wide approach (SWAp) to coordinate health aid delivers substantial improvements in population health.
Economics - 26 Oct 2021
Children have lost chunks of their education during COVID-19 – can tutoring turn it around?
Volunteer tutors in Bangladesh helped to keep young children and their families connected and on target with their education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Leadership - 26 Oct 2021
Could achieving gender diversity in leadership be as simple as changing the default in the selection process?
Gender gaps in leadership can be eliminated by assuming every qualified employee is interested in a leadership role, unless they choose to opt out.
Economics - 27 Sep 2021
Real or fake? How art experts help push up the prices of the Old Masters
Science is increasingly solving authentication issues, but art experts continue to play a crucial role in affecting the prices of traded paintings.
Legal - 27 Sep 2021
And justice for all: how changing access to civil justice impacts average Australians
Australians believe their access to civil justice has improved when it comes to protecting and vindicating their individual legal rights.
Corporate regulation - 14 Sep 2021
Some big corporate names lead the way in reporting modern slavery risk; but others hesitate
Woolworths and Wesfarmers have come out on top of a scorecard of slavery risk reporting, along with Fortescue Metals. But other Australian companies are grappling with the need to disclose.
Climate Change - 13 Sep 2021
Unearthing the hidden emissions lurking in supply chains
Can manufacturers and suppliers identify greenhouse gas emissions in a way that is mutually beneficial for their business?
Labour market - 31 Aug 2021
Finally, a legal definition of casual employment: What the High Court decision means
The ruling follows months of political and legal wrangling over the ‘proper nature’ of casual employment, but has continued to stoke controversy.
Economics - 31 Aug 2021
Can a company survive the sudden death of an entrepreneur?
The ‘specialness’ that entrepreneurs bring to their companies is often lost, bringing dire consequences.
Marketing - 17 Aug 2021
When it comes to green consumption, class matters
If we want to build a more sustainable future, everyone needs to get on board. But green consumption can mean very different things.
Health economics - 17 Aug 2021
Too close to home: The closer the pokies venue, the greater the loss
Just living close to a gaming venue increases the likelihood that you will gamble, face an increased risk of bankruptcy and experience poor mental health.
Health economics - 3 Aug 2021
The profile of a distressed worker: Young, female and in casual work
The most detailed picture yet of those most affected by economic downturns shows young women suffer the greatest increase in psychological distress.