Hardship experienced in one's younger days is never pleasant, but a new study found that hardship can make one more entrepreneurial in adulthood. However, this effect is more significant for men than for women. The research ...
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2022
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Why do some young men turn to crime, while others don't? An international study shows that preferences such as risk tolerance, impatience and altruism as well as self-control can predict who will commit crime. Risk-tolerant, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2022
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Inuit communities' travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
Environment
Mar 18, 2019
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Take a moment to consider some of the financial choices you've made in recent years. Do you have a consistent approach to your money, either by playing it safe or having a willingness to take risks? Or do you not have a set ...
Economics & Business
Dec 3, 2012
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Counterfeiting has become a global economic crime with far-reaching consequences, and a new study by the University of Portsmouth reveals how social media influencers are facilitating this illicit trade.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2023
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Prior research has long shown that women are, on average, less risk tolerant in their financial decisions than men. This is a concern as investors with low levels of risk tolerance might have greater difficulty reaching their ...
Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2017
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An in-depth study of more than 1000 clients' perceptions and satisfaction with their financial advisers has found high levels of satisfaction in not only financial, but also in psychological well-being and life satisfaction.
Economics & Business
Aug 6, 2015
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As the U.S. economy slowly recovers, many investors remain wary about investing in the stock market. Investors' "risk tolerance," or their willingness to take risks, is an important factor for investors deciding whether, ...
Economics & Business
Jul 30, 2014
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As the U.S. economy slowly recovers many investors remain wary about investing in the stock market. Now, Michael Guillemette, an assistant professor of personal financial planning in the University of Missouri College of ...
Economics & Business
Jun 5, 2014
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A new study shows computer network security analysts are not prepared for drawn out cyber attacks.
Internet
Nov 30, 2012
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