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Roland Erne, Professor of European Integration & Employment Relations at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Roland Erne

How much of an influence have labour movements played in the development of democracy and welfare states? We sit down with Roland Erne to discuss his latest book and it's implications for policymakers

Too good to be true? Research shows how Buy Now Pay Later schemes can provide a slippery slope to debt if not managed correctly. Photo by freestocks on Unsplash

Why Klarna Might Be Making You Spend More

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions like Klarna and Afterpay have been growing in popularity in recent years, enabling shoppers to spread the payment for a product over multiple paychecks. But instead of helping you better manage your money, could these payment schemes actually be encouraging you to spend more?

Can we trust the reviews we read when shopping online? Research suggests not... photo by Marques Thomas via Unspash

Can You Trust Online Reviews?

With the festive season rapidly approaching many of us will opt to do our gift-buying online, but how can we be sure the items we choose are of good quality? Most people rely on reviews, but research shows that these can be misleading...

Guillaume Dumont, Associate Professor, emlyon Business School

BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Guillaume Dumont

Great ideas and ethically sound intentions don't always equate to success. How can socially motivated entrepreneurs ensure that their aspirations can be realised, endure, and create the impact they wish to leave upon the world? Enter Guillaume Dumont