Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
The Parker administration says it will issue $800 million in bonds over the next four years to fund affordable housing.
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Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense
A new flood barrier is being built to prevent climate-induced Flooding in Chittagong in Bangladesh. amdadphoto/Shutterstock.comAt a coastal port in Chittagong, Bangladesh, something remarkable is underway.
Why Asos should be wary of banning customers returning unwanted goods
'Now where's that returns label?' Cast of Thousands.ShutterstockShopping for clothes online is a risky business. How do you know if that top will be a good fit, or those shoes will definitely be the right colour? One popular solution to this predicament is to order lots of tops and lots of shoes, try them on at home, and send back all the ones you don’t want – often at no cost.
Oasis are on the road again. But has the ticket scandal spelled the end of dynamic pricing?
When the Oasis reunion tour was announced last summer, there was a scramble to get hold of tickets. Very quickly, there followed another scramble – to understand a phenomenon known as “dynamic pricing”. This is the practice of pricing one product or service differently for different customers. Prices are adjusted according to supply and demand and can also be determined by things like the timing of the purchase.
Nato leaders pledge increased defence spending – is this really the price for peace and prosperity?
Kev Gregory / ShutterstockNato leaders agreed to ramp up defence spending to 5% of their countries’ economic output by 2035 at a summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25.
Climate, conflict and energy security – our research shows how the EU’s industrial policy must change to face this polycrisis
Green energy sites like Flevoland in the Netherlands will be part of the EU's industrial future. fokke baarssen/ShutterstockIndustrial policy is back – it’s currently central to the agendas of both the EU and the UK.
The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy – here’s what the experts think
PBabic/ShutterstockThe UK government has published a ten-year strategy outlining how it aims to boost productivity and innovation across eight key sectors of the economy. From the future of AI to energy security and net zero, it’s a broad and ambitious plan.
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Stock and commodities traders found themselves dealing with various price swings as energy markets responded to Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesfGlobal energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when there is some sort of crisis.
Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it
It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer be trusted.
Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel
Fahroni/ShutterstockAs you wait in the departure lounge for your flight this summer, you may notice your aeroplane being pumped full of fuel ahead of takeoff.
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