Accounting - 30 Mar 2021
When COVID-19 first hit, Australian investors under-reacted. Why?
In the weeks following the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Australian market drifted down. Then came the reaction.
Economics - 29 Mar 2021
Birds of a feather: how friends shape our political opinions
How much influence do your friends’ opinions have on your own political views? Quite a bit according to research.
Climate Change - 18 Mar 2021
Are we thinking about water conservation all wrong?
Across the world, urban areas are heading towards a water supply crisis. Is it time to start treating water supply as a balance sheet ‘risk’?
Economics - 16 Mar 2021
Policy reforms that are changing Pakistan’s horticultural sector
An international project led by Monash Business School investigating Pakistan’s horticulture markets has already brought about policy changes at the highest level.
COVID-19 - 2 Mar 2021
The concept of collective leadership and how it could lead us out of a pandemic
In a crisis are more heads better than one? Here are five ways your organisation can introduce collective leadership and put a group of leaders making joint decisions at the helm.
Economics - 2 Mar 2021
This social network changed the world as we know it
Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation brought enormous change, but it couldn’t have happened without networks to spread information. Fragments reveal fascinating insights into modern habits.
Accounting - 16 Feb 2021
A new tool that helps people assess IVF success rates is a welcome step
The launch of a new website helping people compare success rates of Australian IVF clinics may help address a painful issue: to go on or not?
Health economics - 16 Feb 2021
Saving blood: Managing supply without health risks
Changes to patient blood management guidelines have lowered health risks for patients and reduced costs with fewer blood transfusions and less time spent in the hospital.
COVID-19 - 2 Feb 2021
Things you need to know before using a debt management company
As more Australians struggle with debt due to COVID-19, the services of credit repair or debt management companies may seem attractive. But it pays to look more closely.
Economics - 2 Feb 2021
Fuelled by a Netflix blockbuster, chess is making a comeback – and that’s good for children
Learning to play chess at school helps teach young people to take more risks in the game of life.
Superannuation - 19 Jan 2021
Despite overhaul attempts, super still fails lower income earners
Efforts by the Australian Government to make the superannuation system fairer have failed to flow through to lower-income earners.
Accounting - 19 Jan 2021
Firms prepped for working from home fared better during the pandemic
Firms that prepared well for employees to work from home were more resilient during the pandemic, with stronger operational performances, higher credit ratings and lower costs of debt.