Working Knowledge

Prices accelerated more for budget picks than for premium items within the same category. This trend of "cheapflation" probably had a greater impact on lower-income households.

Tariffs Leave Consumers and Companies Splitting the Tab

Consumers shouldered 43% of the tariff burden during the seven months after the US imposed sweeping levies, while companies absorbed the rest, according to an analysis by Alberto Cavallo.

Featuring Alberto F. Cavallo. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on April 27, 2026.

Economics and Global Commerce

How Fintech Could Bring Africa's Digital Talent to the World

Featuring Ebehi Iyoha. By Jay Fitzgerald on April 22, 2026.

Data and Technology

Can AI Help Tackle Antibiotic Overuse in Kids?

Featuring Michael Lingzhi Li. By April White on April 24, 2026.

Marketing and Consumers

Tailored for All? Uneasy Truths About Marketing Gender-Fluid Fashion

Featuring Maren Hoff. By Avery Forman on April 17, 2026.

Finance and Investing

The Dollar Is Still King—But Treasury Bonds Have Lost Their Crown

Featuring Wenxin Du. By Rachel Layne on April 15, 2026.

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The Critical Minutes After a Virtual Meeting That Can Build Up or Tear Down Teams

Weak communication and misunderstandings during virtual meetings can give way to resentment and rifts when the cameras turn off. Research by Leslie Perlow probes the nuances of digital communication. She offers advice for improving remote teamwork.