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Nationalism, geopolitical tensions, cultural gaps and economic crises are reshaping global tourism, research finds
The degree of multinationalism and trends to conform to similar lifestyles/cultures. Credit: Tourism Management 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2024.105005 Tourism, which has long been considered a bridge between culture and economy, has undergone dramatic transformation, primarily due to the rise of deglobalization. A new study written by the University of Sharjah has discovered. Deglobalization is both conceptual and movement. It’s the opposite…
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AI can drive economic growth, but it needs to be managed incredibly carefully
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The UK government’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into public services and stimulate economic growth represent a pivotal step in the country’s technology deployment. AI provides the promise to improve public services by enabling faster, more efficient processes, personalizing service delivery for the public, and optimizing decision-making. However, adopting this technology in public systems poses…
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The Eagles and Chiefs are already making economic winners for Philadelphia and Kansas City
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Congratulations if you live in the Philadelphia or the Kansas City Metro area. The fact that your city has reached the Super Bowl will translate into an extra of about $200 in your pocket. that’s right. Both cities have won economic victories, whether the Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs won the big game on February…
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New study reveals economic ripple effects of business closures, remote work and other disruptions
Behavior-based dependency networks between locations within a city. Credit: Nature Human Behavior (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-02072-7 Many restaurants adjacent to office buildings are facing a permanent decline in foot traffic as remote and hybrid work becomes the established norm. But how will this change in behavior ripple through to businesses along commuter routes? Will it set off a chain reaction that…
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The hidden costs of urban sprawl: How it impacts economic mobility and inequality
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Urban sprawl isn’t just unsightly. It can also hinder intergenerational mobility among low-income residents and exacerbate racial inequality, according to a series of recent studies led by geographers at the University of Utah. An analysis of area-level census data co-authored with a former economics graduate student at the American College of Social and Behavioral Sciences found…
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Economic policies encourage careless exploitation of people and the planet. Building a caring economy is the answer
Credit: Ron Lach from Pexels The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change includes a Gender Action Plan adopted in 2017. The plan aims to “strengthen the gender responsiveness” of climate policy and action. It outlines concrete actions and strategies to advance gender equality and women’s participation in climate change mitigation. This is consistent with mainstream approaches to gender and…
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