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The Importance of Soft Skills in the Business World
Although soft skills are difficult to quantify, their impact in the workplace is undeniable.
Oct 29, 20242 min read


The Drastic Drop in Lithium Prices and Its Impact on Latin America
In the past two years, the price of lithium has plummeted by more than 80%, dropping from $70,000 to $10,000 per ton.
Oct 26, 20243 min read


"Without Mexicans, my business wouldn't exist": the migrants who sustain Alaska's economy and earn up to $27,000 in four months of work.
Edgar Vega, a Mexican worker, laughs with a Filipino colleague at a fish processing plant in Cordova, Alaska. With 18 years of experience...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson Win the Nobel Prize in Economics for Their Studies on Inequality
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics.
Oct 15, 20242 min read


What is 'Hyperbolic Discounting' and How Does It Affect Our Decisions?
Hyperbolic discounting is a psychological bias that leads us to prefer immediate rewards, even if they are smaller than the rewards we would
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Miuccia Prada, the Italian who left political science to become one of the richest and most famous figures in fashion
At 75, Miuccia Prada is an iconic figure in the fashion world. Known for her minimalist designs that challenge conventional notions of...
Oct 8, 20243 min read


South Korea: How It Recycles 97% of Its Food Waste
“I’m used to it. For me, it’s a habit.” Yuna Ku, a journalist for the BBC Korean Service and resident of Seoul, explains that in her...
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Key Facts Highlighting the Impact of Latina Women on the U.S. Economy
According to a new study, the impact of Latina women contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2021. This contribution has more than
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Why is the price of coffee rising?
How much is too much for a dose of caffeine? Why is the price of coffee rising? Coffee prices, such as US$7 per cup in New York, may soon...
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Impact of the First Interest Rate Cut in the U.S. in Four Years on Latin America
After a long wait, the Federal Reserve of the U.S. announced the first interest rate cut in four years, lowering rates by 0.5%.
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Impact of 'Womenomics' in Japan: Increase in Women in the Economy
In 2014, then-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged at the Davos Economic Forum that by 2020, 30% of leadership positions in Japan...
Sep 7, 20241 min read


Hello Kitty's Business: How a Japanese Artist Created Hello Kitty Inspired by Her Cat and Generated Over $80 Billion
Fifty years ago in Japan, 24-year-old artist Yuko Shimizu sketched a simple drawing that would lead to an $84.5 billion empire. Using a...
Sep 3, 20242 min read


4 High-Demand Job Sectors for the Future and the Skills Required
The job market is evolving at an accelerated pace, and many current jobs are at risk of disappearing. According to a recent study by the...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


In 2024, auto insurance could increase by 50% in three states
Auto insurance prices have been a key driver of inflation this year, and the trend seems set to continue. A report forecasts that...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Starbucks appoints Chipotle's president as new CEO
Amid challenges such as low demand and dissatisfied investors, Starbucks announced on Tuesday that Laxman Narasimhan will step down from...
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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