How the pandemic permanently altered college towns

Nov 07, 2023 08:57 am UTC| Life Economy

Universities are more than just halls of learning; they are vibrant ecosystems and often the beating heart of the towns they reside in. Their reach goes beyond academia and plays a significant role in shaping the local...

South Africa’s wage gap is huge: why companies should report what CEOs and workers earn

Nov 06, 2023 15:35 pm UTC| Economy

Inequality in South Africa is high, whether measured by income or wealth. One of the results is that theres acute public scrutiny of executive compensation. This is understandable given that the skew in rewards for...

Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salaries

Nov 05, 2023 20:34 pm UTC| Economy

Facing persistent teacher shortages, Texas in 2001 reduced its student teaching requirements for alternative licensure programs. Our study found that these reduced teacher licensure requirements also led to reduced wages...

E-fuels can play a huge role in Canada's journey towards a net-zero future

Nov 05, 2023 20:33 pm UTC| Economy

As countries around the world face the challenges of moving away from oil to stave off the worst effects of climate change, Canada is in an enviable position. Canada is rich in whats needed to transition to a renewable...

Is nuclear the answer to Australia's climate crisis?

Nov 05, 2023 19:39 pm UTC| Economy

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australias energy transition. In Australias race to net zero emissions, nuclear power has surged back into the news. Opposition leader...

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on a likely interest rate rise and the fall in living standards

Nov 02, 2023 12:02 pm UTC| Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report this week calling on Australia to raise interest rates again, adding to the speculation the Reserve Bank will increase the cash rate on Tuesday. If that happens it...

South Africa power outages: some improvement but a long way to go before the grid is stable

Nov 01, 2023 07:12 am UTC| Economy

Over the past few months, South Africas power generation sector has performed better than expected. Four factors explain this: an acceleration of solar power installations, less frequent breakdowns at power stations, a...