Behavioural economics - 3 Aug 2021
Stifled hopes of a better life are fuelling rage and reaction. How do we tackle income inequality?
Once a compelling force, the belief in upward mobility – that people can improve their place in society – is faltering across the world.
Management - 20 Jul 2021
Securing future jobs for those with autism depends on what we do next
With an increasing number of people being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, this world-first global study investigates what the future holds for their employment opportunities.
Diversity - 20 Jul 2021
The inside story of how the AFL tackled its racism
The AFL used collaborative governance to address the racial vilification of Indigenous players. What can we learn from this?
Retail - 13 Jul 2021
Gimme a gimmick: deep down, we are all novelty shoppers
‘Gimmicky’ or imaginative retail display is a cost-effective way to enhance customers’ purchase behaviour, increase product sales and boost return on investment.
COVID-19 - 22 Jun 2021
A tourist drawcard and an economic lifeline – but a threat to health
Exotic to tourists, essential for local low-skilled workers, Indian street food vendors also peddle another ware: the risk of contaminated food.
Accounting - 22 Jun 2021
Too little accountability and too much information hurts embattled charities
Following a damaging incident, charities rush to disclose to reassure donors. But that often causes more harm.
COVID-19 - 8 Jun 2021
The lockdown quandary: is the pain worth the gain?
Monash researchers are mapping the global effects of different strategies used to contain and manage COVID-19. This is what they have found so far.
Legal - 8 Jun 2021
Grapple with artificial intelligence now, or risk being stranded later
Coming to grips with the future implications of AI on global trade isn’t easy, particularly when it is becoming embedded into the decision-making process itself.
COVID-19 - 25 May 2021
How a simple phone call calmed misconceptions around COVID-19
When the pandemic first broke across India, foreigners, minority groups, police and frontline workers were falsely blamed for its spread, fuelled by misinformation, rumours and long-held discriminatory beliefs.
COVID-19 - 25 May 2021
“This is really a marathon.” Meet the statistician helping forecast the spread of COVID-19
Globally renowned statistician Professor Rob Hyndman is at the centre of an elite team modelling COVID-19 cases for Australia’s leaders and policymakers.
Legal - 11 May 2021
Smart contracts: just how smart are they?
With the rise of disruptive new technologies, smart contracts have the potential to increase productivity, lower costs, and increase transparency. But is the law keeping up?