most such funds were more than fully funded, and public workers' retirement benefits were more generous than ever after a round of enhancements in the 1990s. But the two decades that followed have decimated the finances of many public-pension funds, resulting in steeply rising taxpayer...
As a result, many businesses justify CSR initiatives by claiming to boost their brand image and create a positive reputation (Hetze, 2016). CSR has long been considered an essential factor in business performance. Another advantage of CSR initiatives is the opportunity to improve brand attitudes ...
This is in line with previous recessions. Pressurized labor markets have been a hallmark of previous downturns as companies managed costs. But almost three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, companies around the world are still concerned that the talent they need is in short supply. Conseque...
Unlike previous recessions, marketers now have access to real-time data, which is a game-changer. Even for a client that already had double digit favorability lift, Quantcast was able to use real-time data to determine that capping their frequency at three times a week would drive further li...
In Promoting Polyarchy, Robinson describes how the CIA, the FBI and other intelligence agencies were pressured to cut back on many of their more repressive covert activities (i.e. covert assassination) as a result of Church committee reforms enacted in the 1970s. This resulted, in 1984, in ...
-linked ETF did awfully during the liquidity crunch that bottomed out 18-19 March, bringing home an equity-like-14.35% loss. Linkers are there to protect us from rampant inflation (think the stagflationary 1970s) but they’ve generally underperformed conventional gilts in deflationary recessions....
The word "recession" can be unsettling for many, even though they can be a normal part of an economic cycle. Let's explore what the term recession means. What is meant by recession? It's a word many investors may prefer to do without, even though recessions can be a normal part of ...
The answer is probably no, since too many indicators (like employment) are positive and inconsistent with the idea that economic activity is broadly contracting. However, the risk that the economy could reach a business cycle peak, and begin contracting this summer or fall, is unusual...
There are many causes for unemployment, including general seasonal and cyclical factors, recessions, depressions, technological advancements replacing workers, and job outsourcing. Does Inflation Lead to a Recession? Inflation can lead to a recession. If prices are too high due to inflation and wages ...
The Great Recession, when it came, represented a trade-off between risk and stability: rather than allow moderate recessions to periodically run their course, Fed policymakers during the Great Moderation chose to run the long-term risk of a catastrophic crash in order to put off short-term pain...