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Finance and Investing

How a Credit Law Change Boosted Women’s Spending Power

Having credit in their own name gives lower-earning spouses greater financial agency—and leads couples to spend more on family needs, says research by Olivia Kim.
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Leadership

How to Talk Politics at Work: Four Tactics for Leaders

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Career and Workplace

AI Hasn't Spurred Widespread Layoffs Yet. Why Not?

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Managing the Business

Show Consumers What’s Cheaper to Ship—and Online Shopping Gets Greener

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Economics and Global Commerce

Trade Wars: How Tariffs Hit Prices Differently in Canada

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Strategy and Innovation

When Less Money Means More Innovation

The timing of a startup's first cash infusion can mean the difference between creativity and complacency, says research by Maria Roche.
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