News tagged with economic times
US cable TV bleeds subscribers as online grows
The economic downturn has US cable television companies shedding subscribers in record numbers and Americans increasingly "cutting the cord" in favor of cheaper online options, new research shows.
Nov 28, 2010 |
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1.4 million orders for world's cheapest tablet in India
The world's cheapest tablet computer has clocked 1.4 million bookings since it was put up for sale online two weeks ago in India, a spokeswoman told AFP on Tuesday.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 03, 2012 |
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How to win by concession and avoid unproductive conflict
A new study published in Economic Inquiry explores the seminal question: "If we can make a deal, why fight?" The authors conclude that a combination of common knowledge and a common rate of time preference allow a potent ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Stresses of unemployed spouse can hurt job performance of other spouse, study finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ignoring the stresses of an unemployed spouse's job search does not bode well for the employed spouse's job productivity or home life, says a University of Colorado Boulder professor.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 21, 2011 |
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Make sure your sweetie isn't a financial heartbreaker
(PhysOrg.com) -- Before you get caught up in the romance of Valentine's Day, take a moment to consider your sweetheart's financial health, says a Purdue University personal finance expert.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 27, 2010 |
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Satyam gets 'adequate bid response'
The board of swindled Indian outsourcing giant Satyam said it has received an "adequate response" to its invitation for bids, as a newspaper said Saturday that IBM had joined the race.
Mar 14, 2009 |
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American seniors living longer on less, study
Older Americans have experienced huge, negative financial shifts that now make it more difficult to enter retirement with sustainable economic security, a new study finds. Seventy-eight percent of all senior households are ...
Jan 28, 2009 |
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Asset gaps by socioeconomic class reduced when low-income families create savings program for children
(PhysOrg.com) -- Opening a bank account for a young child in a low-income family could someday lead to a society with a reduction in asset gaps by socioeconomic class, a new study says.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 06, 2011 |
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Family businesses: 'Success and Familiness Go Hand in Hand' according to new research
Against the backdrop of the toughest economic times in living memory, family businesses seem to be not only surviving, but thriving, according to research conducted by law firm Veale Wasbrough Vizards and the University of ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2011 |
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Study reviews health risks, economic burden of migraine
A new study published in Value in Health reviews the economic burden of migraine in the U.S. and recent clinical findings of the health risks of this neurological condition. This study traces the history of economic articl ...
Feb 02, 2009 |
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Tough times, complex systems -- a modernisation story
(PhysOrg.com) -- Tough economic times call for tough measures to remain competitive. That goes for software modernisation as well. A European project has just released a prototype of a software engineering platform that could ...
May 04, 2009 |
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Stamps generate more returns than bonds and gold
(PhysOrg.com) -- Is stamp collecting only of interest to passionate hobbyists? Far from it. Stamps can be a valuable addition to an investment portfolio, generating average long-term yields of up to 7 percent per year.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jul 14, 2010 |
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The Scientist's Life Science Salary Survey 2010 -- results announced
This year's Salary Survey saw drops in salaries across the board with almost every speciality suffering a setback, some with dips as large as $20,000 (ecology) and $28,000 (virology).
Nov 02, 2010 |
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More U.S. consumers spurn cable TV bills
In July, the Benediktssons of Chandler, Ariz., declared their independence from cable television.
Oct 10, 2011 |
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