Do U.S. consumers boycott products in response to international conflict? Two professors at the University of Virginia say that in the case of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the answer is "yes."
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2015
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Using anonymized smartphone data from nearly 10,000 police officers in 21 large U.S. cities, research from Indiana University finds officers on patrol spend more time in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Social Sciences
Oct 24, 2023
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Researchers are still learning from the last century's worst global health emergency for clues about the outcomes of the most recent one.
Economics & Business
Jun 22, 2023
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New research shows that 'extortionary' corruption on the part of factory inspectors in India is helping to drive up the cost of the country's labour regulations to business.
Economics & Business
Aug 27, 2019
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Drinking tea can have several health benefits. There is seemingly a brew for everything from sleep to inflammation to digestion. In 18th century England, however, drinking tea may have saved a person's life, and it likely ...
Social Sciences
May 20, 2024
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Legislation that enforces a 'cooling off' period between purchasing and acquiring a firearm reduces impulse purchases. It also limits the number of homicides, especially in the domestic sphere. This is demonstrated by behavioral ...
Other
Nov 22, 2021
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California voters will be asked to approve a return to affirmative action on Nov. 3 with Proposition 16, which would restore the right of the state's colleges and universities to consider race, ethnicity and gender in admission ...
Education
Aug 20, 2020
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The practice of offshoring—moving some of a company's manufacturing or services overseas to take advantage of lower costs—is on the rise and is a source of ongoing debate. A new study identified a way to determine how ...
Economics & Business
Oct 31, 2019
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With the holiday shopping season in full swing it appears Canadians now more than ever are keeping a watchful eye on the exchange rate before heading south of the border to shop.
Economics & Business
Dec 2, 2013
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Economists and urban planners generally agree that local pollution sources disproportionally impact racial minorities in the U.S. The reasons for this are largely unclear, but a University of Illinois study provides new insights ...
Social Sciences
Feb 26, 2021
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