The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q2 2016

The Truth is Flexible When Falsehoods Support Political Beliefs

Why do people support politicians who make blatantly false statements?

A forthcoming study dug into this phenomenon and found that people knowingly support falsehoods when it aligns with their personal politics.

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US Companies Must Start Talking About Climate Change Under New SEC Rule

Professor Asaf Bernstein, a former adviser to the SEC and expert in climate finance, gives his take on what the rule means and what comes next.

Hanging bags of plasma

Plasma donations: A Financial Lifesaver and an Ethical Dilemma

When you’re financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash.