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Researchers decode the welfare effects of pricing algorithms
The National Bureau of Economic Research has published a new working paper by economists Ali Shourideh (Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business), Maryam Farboodi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and ...
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Study shows COVID-19 financial stress slowed digital finance adoption in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of financial technology worldwide, including in many African countries, but it also brought financial hardships, leading to negative impacts on digital financial inclusion. In a new ...
Economics & Business
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Value investing's pulse returns, showing predictable swings in value-growth performance
A new financial study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business examines nearly five decades of market data and finds that the decline of value investing appears more cyclical than permanent. David Ng, professor at ...
Economics & Business
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Job listings with wide pay ranges may deter female applicants
Pay range transparency laws that are intended to promote pay equity can inadvertently deter women from applying for those positions, thus perpetuating gender gaps in the workforce, according to research from the Cornell ILR ...
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When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks
When economists track inequality, they typically focus on income and spending.
Economics & Business
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Preparing students to deal with 'reality shock' in the workplace
A new study from Hiroshima University shows that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage "reality shock" through formation of a career-related identity.
Economics & Business
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Tax evasion should be treated as a form of corruption for criminal accountability, new study argues
Experts warn that without stronger enforcement and clearer rules on corporate liability, the U.K. will continue to struggle to prosecute tax offenses effectively. Despite having sophisticated financial crime legislation, ...
Economics & Business
Mar 4, 2026
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Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates?
Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, according to a comprehensive new study spanning almost 40 countries. The research, co-authored by King's College London ...
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2026
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Research shows risk‑averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year
A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety-first risk preferences likely make notably different grain-marketing decisions than those without, offering a glimpse ...
Economics & Business
Mar 4, 2026
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What is happiness? A philosopher looks for answers
When we seek happiness, what exactly are we searching for? And when we wish happiness on someone else, what is it that we truly desire for them?
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2026
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Want to improve worker performance with AI? First, help staff understand their own strengths and weaknesses
Managers looking to improve worker performance are increasingly turning to AI tools to boost productivity and decision quality. But research published in the journal Management Science suggests that technology alone won't ...
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2026
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Having a 'growth mindset' helps entrepreneurs adapt to setbacks
A new study underscores the importance of a "growth mindset" in entrepreneurs when faced with business challenges. Specifically, the study shows that entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on conserving or spending ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2026
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'Natural' and 'healthy' food labels may mislead consumers
Foods marketed as "natural" are not consistently more nutritious than their conventional counterparts, and some front-of-package nutrition labels may unintentionally encourage manufacturers to swap sugar for non-sugar sweeteners, ...
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2026
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Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health
Mental health problems can be a barrier for many people seeking employment, but new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business shows that remote work options can increase participation in the labor market. The ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2026
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Fans value ethics over innovation at AI hologram concerts, new study finds
Hologram AI concert experiences may look futuristic, with their computer-generated 3D illusions of dead artists performing on stage. But research from the University of South Florida shows their success depends on something ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2026
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Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism
A study involving the UAB has analyzed the effect of foreign trade and immigration on the success of both right- and left-wing populist parties. The analysis reveals how the importation of products that require low-skilled ...
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2026
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How realistic does a supermarket need to be? Study examines consumer research methods
Researchers from the University of Bonn have taken a comprehensive look at how scientists study consumer behavior in supermarkets. Their review, published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies, covers everything ...
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2026
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Digital targeting creeps out customers
Years into the grand experiment of personalized digital marketing, most of us have had the experience: You search for a product—or just casually mention it. Suddenly, ads for that exact item stalk you across apps, websites, ...
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2026
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Closing bank branches opens opportunities for scammers, research finds
As digitalization drives banks to shutter more retail branches, the disappearance of these brick-and-mortar facilities has been found to be a significant factor behind the scourge of online scams and identity theft. The causal ...
Economics & Business
Mar 2, 2026
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Good samaritan or bad: Research supports a more nuanced view of international monetary fund reforms
In many countries, austerity is a hard sell. Loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) can provide economic stabilization and financial support for developing countries—with conditions. Recipients typically need ...
Economics & Business
Mar 2, 2026
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