Weird History Food is launching you to Planet Hollywood. When we look back on the fun novelty restaurants that came out of the '90s, one question, in particular, comes to mind: what happened to Planet Hollywood? In 1996, you couldn't go...

This video discusses the fraud triangle and the three conditions that enable fraud to happen: incentive and pressure, attitudes and rationalization, and opportunity. It emphasizes the importance of strong internal controls to prevent and...

Zach Star demonstrates what changes a lesson in statistics and incentives

The gold standard of medical research, the randomized controlled trial, has been taking a bit of a beating lately. An entire issue of the journal Social Science and Medicine was recently devoted to it, with many articles pointing to...

This week on Blockchain Central: we will explore the difference between the ICO's and Venture Capital: the traditional way of collecting money. __ 'Blockchain Central' is your #1 trusted source for everything crypto. Our host Blue will...

Explanation of Advertising Allowance

In this video, the speaker discusses the challenges and limitations of financial regulation, including the risks of under-regulation and over-regulation. The video also covers the issue of moral hazard, where the big banks are bailed out...

Public.com's chief operating officer discusses what the growing popularity of retail investing means for the future of the markets—and people's personal finances.

This week on Blockchain Central: we will explore the difference between the ICO’s and Venture Capital: the traditional way of collecting money

This conversation explores the Farm to School program's role in connecting local farmers with schools to provide fresh, nutritious food for students while supporting local agriculture. It addresses challenges such as budget constraints...

Reproducibility. Replicability. They’re terms that keep popping up as the scientific community discusses how best to ensure that published research is robust and reliable. Brian Nosek, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia...

This video explores the options and costs associated with green cars, specifically hybrid and electric vehicles. It highlights the benefits of electric cars, such as zero emissions and smooth driving experience, but also acknowledges...

After starting his retail career at Boots, Simon then spent over 13 years at Marks and Spencer. His final role there was as Head of Innovation and Quality General Merchandise, overseeing the strategy for all Marks and Spencer non-food...

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What happens when good ideas meet unintended consequences? The answer, perverse incentives. This is a quick list of some of the worst polices in modern times. They are not in any particular order and I obviously left out a bunch of other...

This video highlights the inspiring story of a young woman who overcame adversity and found her passion in making coffee. It also introduces a woman who started a business to empower marginalized women with employable skills. The video...

In this video, Peter Wallbridge discusses the importance of creating a comprehensive and fair remuneration policy to attract and retain talented employees. They emphasize the need for benchmarking against similar roles in other...

Though you may not have realized it, there's a good chance that a doctor has prescribed you a medication for a use other than what it was approved for. This off-label use is perfectly legal, but isn't as safe as it might be, in part...

The video explains the concept of supply curves. The video discusses various factors that can shifts in curves, including changes in production costs, technology, input availability, taxation, and subsidies.

This is a lecture presentation that explains the concept of supply in a business context. The speaker discusses the definition of supply, how it relates to the amount of production and profit required for different products, and the...

This video discusses the concept of oligopolies in market structure. The video emphasizes the high interdependency between firms in oligopoly markets and the lack of a specific theoretical explanation for how oligopolies behave. It...

The US stock market is the largest in the world, but the number of companies that choose to be publicly listed has been shrinking for about two decades. The FT's Brooke Fox explains what’s causing the trend.

The video discusses the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and how it relates to the tragedy of the commons. It explores possible solutions such as social norms, privatization, and state regulations, and suggests a combination of...

Management is incentivized by the calculation of a business' value. A quality of earnings report can affect the value of the business and, as a result, the incentives placed on management.