Gig workers are commonly not eligible for employment benefits such as paid time off and compensation for work-related injuries, enhancing precarity for individual workers and creating challenges for public policy. Yet, as the gig economy evolves, many labour platform firms now provide or...

This chapter provides a detailed overview of the importance of decentralized governance in climate change action in selected countries within the East Asia Pacific Region. It uses case studies of five major economies within the region that vary significantly along the dimension of...

This review chapter delves into the board's distinct characteristics, including expertise, social capital, internal relationships, and political connections. It also underscores the pivotal role of the board's conduct, elucidating the motivations that drive board members to fulfill their...

This chapter delves into the intricacies of the sample size debate within the realm of qualitative research, offering a distinctive perspective drawn from the author's own phenomenological doctoral journey. As the discourse surrounding sample size predominantly emanates from quantitative...

This chapter examines the scaling mindset, a vital yet frequently underemphasised factor in the success of high-growth companies. Characterised by a growth-focused entrepreneurial attitude, the scaling mindset acts as a strategic guide, navigating firms through the challenges of swift expansion...

We review recent developments in the estimation and identification of the Phillips curve and its slope. We have three main objectives. First, we describe the econometric challenges faced by traditional approaches of estimating the Phillips curve, explain how new approaches address those...

This case study examines the challenges inherent in the “buy one, give one” model, a popular form of social enterprise. This approach has received substantial praise and equally substantial criticism. The case also examines the dilemmas faced by seeking to address multiple social challenges...

Countries where interpersonal trust is high have, on average, high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. Does this mean that economic growth is associated with growing trust over time? We review the literature addressing this question and provide updated empirical evidence on the effects of...

This chapter looks into the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) ambitious goal of making the UK a global leader in commercialising social science research. It explores ESRC's vision to unlock the untapped potential of social sciences by enabling social scientists to develop sustainable...

This chapter examines the concept of the circular economy within the context of the Global South. It specifically explores the meaning, history, theories, challenges, opportunities, impacts, and approaches used in this region in transitioning toward the circular economy despite the prevalence of...