Economy & Markets
Macroeconomics, capital expenditure and market conditions.
When Conspiracies Serve the State: Lessons from the 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes
A study highlights how conspiracy theories—specifically those blaming foreign technologies for the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes—were used by supporters of the incumbent government to deflect criticism and consolidate political support, overturning the conventional wisdom that conspiracy theories are only for the politically powerless.
Why Willpower Isn't Enough: The Complex Science of Impulsive Eating and Weight Control
Understanding the limits of impulse control in weight management, the evolution of delayed gratification research, and evidence-based self-regulation strategies like mindfulness and episodic future thinking.
Hierarchy and the Economics of Generosity: Reshaping Behavioral Expectations
How shifting relationship hierarchies fundamentally alter our cognitive approach to reciprocal altruism and social generosity expectations. (Updated with SEO metadata and internal links.)
Opendoor's India Exit: How AI Is Reshaping Global Outsourcing Economics
Opendoor's decision to shut down its India operations signals a broader shift in how AI is altering the economics of offshore work, threatening India's position as the world's largest Global Capability Center market with over 2.36 million employees and $100 billion in annual revenue.