#New index helps forecast US supply chain risks

“#New index helps forecast US supply chain risks” The Supply Chain Risk Management Index reports quarterly on supply chain risks across 10 categories. Credit: Lehigh University Lehigh University College of Business has launched the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index. The LRMI will report quarterly on how supply chain managers rank 10 broad areas…

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#Study identifies effective linguistic styles for restaurant crowdfunding

“#Study identifies effective linguistic styles for restaurant crowdfunding” For restaurateurs hoping to open a new concept, linguistic style could be the key to online crowdfunding. Credit: University of Houston Online crowdfunding is a multibillion dollar industry, but crafting a compelling pitch that stands out among thousands of projects and lands investors is challenging. This is…

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#The best of both worlds for economic predictions

“#The best of both worlds for economic predictions” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Danish physicist Neils Bohr once quipped that prediction is hard, especially when it is about the future. But this is precisely what financial regulators need to do—forecasting the likely state of the economy in the future is crucial when deciding on policy levers…

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#Pandemic accelerated remote work, a trend likely to remain

“#Pandemic accelerated remote work, a trend likely to remain” Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As with the previous pandemics and other major events, such as the Great Depression and World War II, the coronavirus pandemic will profoundly change workplaces and the nature of work itself. In fact, it already has, according to a new article published…

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#How regulations meant to increase poor, minority lending ultimately backfire

“#How regulations meant to increase poor, minority lending ultimately backfire” Credit: Shutterstock Over the years, policymakers have enacted consumer protection laws and regulations to ensure better access to credit for low-income and minority consumers at fair lending rates. While these regulations make it illegal for financial institutions to discriminate against borrowers when making loan approval…

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