BALTIMORE, MD, May 15, 2025 – As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in healthcare, education and other “feminine” industries surges. But despite strong salaries and job security, men remain reluctant to enter these fields. Why? Groundbreaking new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has the answer – and a solution.
BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.
With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.
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The next generation of artificial intelligence has arrived at the Big Four firms, promising to upend the core work of their legions of accountants and business consultants.
BALTIMORE, MD, March 25, 2025 – As global food prices rise and reducing food waste remains a top priority, a groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Management Science reveals how blockchain technology could revolutionize the grocery industry. By increasing transparency in food freshness, blockchain adoption could help retailers slash waste, maximize profits and reshape relationships with suppliers.
Spending on nursing homes grew the slowest in January among all areas of healthcare, according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators brief, published Wednesday.
Reciprocal tariffs are coming soon. Many economists and trade experts are concerned that they may backfire on President Donald Trump. But if you take the politics out of the issue, reciprocal tariffs could be an important first step toward fixing longstanding U.S. problems with trade and manufacturing.
A computer science professor says artificial intelligence could help your odds when filling out NCAA tournament brackets.
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