Securities class action lawsuits allow investors to recuperate investment losses caused by securities law violations. They are arguably the most significant litigation risk for firms listed in the United States and other major economics such as U.K., Australia and Canada. In these lawsuits, shareholders usually allege that company management defrauds ... 阅读更多

In a new world where common prosperity is as important as corporate profits, can private businesses really do well by doing good? One way to do so is for businesses to partner with governments in helping the poor realize benefits of newly built infrastructure. But three things need to happen for such partnerships to thrive: First, governments have to be ... 阅读更多

An HKUST researcher has developed a methodology to optimize promotions in online networks. The methodology does not only consider the likelihood of whether an individual is interested in the promotion (i.e., whom to target), but also how it impacts other individuals in the network (i.e., social influence of the target) and the time it is most effective ( ... 阅读更多

Modern society has achieved wonders in medicine, but many people are still at risk of suffering from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, to name just a few. NDCs also put great pressure on healthcare systems throughout the world. The good news is that simple lifestyle changes to improve your overall ... 阅读更多