Spotify just made a record profit. What can the platform do now to maintain momentum?
Andrew White, King's College London - It is not much of an exaggeration to say that Spotify saved the music industry. Global revenue for recorded music reached its zenith in 1999 – the...
The US is one of the least trade-oriented countries in the world – despite laying the groundwork for today’s globalized system
Peter A. Coclanis, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Leon Fink, University of Illinois Chicago - Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
How to battle boredom at work
Casher Belinda, University of Notre Dame - Though neuroscience suggests that boredom can be good for us, we all try to avoid it. Even...
What does inflation mean
Inflation is a term that is often used in the economic and financial world, but what does it actually mean? In short, inflation is the general increase in prices...
Matching state pension to the national living wage would help pensioners maintain their dignity
Chris Parry, Cardiff Metropolitan University - A question that is perennially asked by financial experts is: “can the government (in other words, the taxpayer) afford to keep increasing pensions?” But in my view, the real question should be: “what is the purpose of the state pension?” This isn’t an economics question, it’s a moral question. And, as a society, we...
Job hunting: why taking regular breaks is vital for your well-being and success
Job hunting: why taking regular breaks is vital for your well-being and success Serge da Motta Veiga, Neoma Business School In many activities in life, including studying, working, or even job hunting, people need to take...
Bitcoin: four reasons why the price should surge in 2024
Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading and Hossein Jahanshahloo, Cardiff University The year 2023 will be remembered as turbulent for cryptocurrencies,...
