How can behavioural science nudges improve healthcare?
Thu 16 May 2019
Getting people to make the best decisions could make the NHS more efficient writes Ivo Vlaev Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School.
Business & Economy
Mobilisation, terror and rearmament: The Soviet economy on the eve of World War II
Wed 08 May 2019
New research on the Soviet economy in the prelude to World War II reveals a society at war with the world and within itself, writes Mark Harrison, professor of economics at the University of Warwick.
How can we close the disability employment gap?
Tue 07 May 2019
Business leaders have a crucial part to play in reducing the disability employment gap. Improving the corporate approach to equality is not only be the right thing to do from a social justice perspective, but ultimately creates a more effective, profitable organisation, writes Kim Hoque, Professor of Human Resource Management at Warwick Business School.
Where do our personalities come from?
Thu 02 May 2019
Personalities are like traditions – they can adjust and evolve, writes Nick Chater, Professor Behavioural Science from Warwick Business School.
The vanishing bus rider: What are the reasons for the great decline in bus ridership in the UK?
Thu 18 April 2019
Margaret Thatcher is famously alleged to have said: “A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.” Though the provenance of this remark remains in question, one thing is clear: each year there are fewer such “failing men” — and women, for that matter, writes Professor Mike Waterson from the University of Warwick’s Department of Economics, for an article first published in Advantage Magazine.
Why 2019 could be the year of another tech bubble crash
Tue 15 January 2019
When the dot-com bubble burst in 2000 it sent significant numbers of businesses to the wall. Fast forward 19 years, Professor John Colley looks at what might happen following the similar “app” boom.
The challenges facing the G20
Tue 04 December 2018
Dr Celine Tan, Associate Professor in the University of Warwick's School of Law, assesses how the presidency of Argentina has focussed the G20 summit and examines the challenges they face.
Who wants to live forever?
Mon 26 November 2018
Queen asked the question, Oasis quite fancied it but Lemmy from Motorhead didn’t want to. Living forever is something which has captured the imaginations of scientists and artists, well...forever.
Microchip implants are threatening workers’ rights
Thu 22 November 2018
It’s not often trades unions and employers are equally worried about an issue threatening workers’ rights. But recently, the UK’s Trades Union Congress and the main body that represents British businesses, the CBI, have both voiced concerns about the budding practice of implanting employees with microchips.
How do demographics affect interest rates?
Wed 14 November 2018
The middle-aged invest and the young borrow and the reationship between the two will affect interest rates, writes Dr Arie Gozluklu, Associate Professor of Finance at Warwick Business School. How important is tracking the slow moving changes in demographics when modelling forecasts for the long-term?