Money — how to acquire it, accumulate it, spend it — is a constant topic of conversation, discussion and analysis. This happens at many scales, from the individual and community scale, to small businesses and corporations, and all levels of government. This week’s reads look at some of the business behind doing business.

One of the most popular business services websites, Yelp, was founded in 2004. Twenty years later, Yelp reviews have become an internet writing genre of their own. These reviews can make or break a business, but some reviews are fake — so what’s a consumer to do? There are several ways to tell, and Yelp users should note that “a real review will contain words that are more concrete and describe the "what, where, when” of the experience.“

As consumers decide how, when and where to spend their money, the practice of financial mindfulness can literally pay off. Financial mindfulness means tracking and paying attention to every dollar, and becoming more aware and accepting as a result. This in turn allows consumers to not succumb to emotions when making financial decisions.

A market-driven epidemic refers to epidemics that are caused by creating demand for a harmful product, such as soft drinks and cigarettes, which have been harmful to entire populations. Historically, governments have attempted to curb these epidemics, with some success, using evidence-driven policies. The rate of smoking adults has decreased, but other deadly epidemics remain to be addressed, such as opioids and gun violence.

Other stories to read this weekend include: studying global organized crime for lessons on business expansion and risk management; how business schools can manage their impact; and an explainer for Canada’s housing crisis.

Until Monday,