Competition is a critical element of our society. It exists in nature and it is a cornerstone of our economy, but there’s a lack of consensus among psychologists as to whether competitiveness is ...

We're told competition is good for us. It motivates excellence, drives innovation, separates the best from the rest. From childhood sports to corporate promotions, the message is clear: compete or ...

The modern workplace is a battlefield. From the moment we enter our careers, we are conditioned to believe that success is a zero-sum game, won only by the sharpest elbow, the longest hours, and the ...

Right about now, teachers may find themselves rushing to finish teaching whatever requisite content remains before the end of the school year. It’s a race many teachers endure alone, their students ...

Capture the flag hacking contests at security conferences generally serve two purposes: to help participants develop and demonstrate computer hacking and security skills, and to assist employers and ...

“We don’t have competitors,” some founders say. Or they might downplay how big a threat their competition is, assuming that talking about competition at all will ruin the magic spell they’re trying to ...

Paul Blacklow is affiliated with Economic Society of Australia. This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics ...

Jennifer Quaid holds research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. She is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She is also a ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The trailblazing conductor Marin Alsop will chair the jury for the inaugural Cliburn International Competition for Conductors in 2028. By Derrick ...