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Low wages, poor training put security guards—and the public—at risk, study finds
Tens of thousands of private security guards in California play a critical role in public safety, but poverty-level wages and poor training put both the guards and the public at risk, according to a new study by the UC Berkeley ...
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Inside the competition for capital at some of the world's biggest banks
As the U.S. economy becomes more consolidated, the strategic decisions of senior leaders at leading companies carry ever-greater weight. A lot is riding on how these companies are run, yet in most cases, their day-to-day ...
Economics & Business
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Early deliveries can lower product ratings by 0.2 stars, analysis of 11 million reviews finds
When it comes to package delivery, early isn't always better. A new study published in Production and Operations Management by researchers at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business finds that when a package that's ...
Economics & Business
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Examining threats to monetary sovereignty in the digital era
The world is undergoing a fundamental change to how money works, and New Zealand should choose its response wisely, an Otago researcher cautions. New University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research co-authored by Dr. Murat ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Political views may influence trust in smart technologies, research finds
Consumer trust in smart technologies—like Amazon's Alexa or Ring's video doorbells—may rely on more than just the technology. It may also depend on a person's political beliefs. New research from the University of New Hampshire ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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What we lose when AI does our shopping
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping—more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone. But the way they shop is shifting dramatically, as major platforms and retailers are racing to automate ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds
Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Why groups slowly stop working well together, even when conditions are good
Humans are generally a cooperative bunch and most of us probably like to think of ourselves as reliable team players. Cooperation is useful for all sorts of reasons, from running a business and managing community resources ...
Climate finance may lower conflict risk in 85 developing countries, analysis suggests
Just as major global powers are retreating from climate finance commitments, a new empirical study provides, for the first time, evidence of a direct link between climate finance and a lower risk of resource-related conflict ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Tolls saved Britain from pothole hell in the Industrial Revolution, diaries reveal
The "turnpike" toll road system deserves far more credit for improving roads in eighteenth-century England and Wales, a new study argues. Analysis of nearly 100 travelers' diaries reveals that turnpiking improved comfort ...
Social Sciences
Apr 23, 2026
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Could glass be dethroned as wine's top packaging? Researchers unbox consumer perceptions of wine packaging
With nearly 400 years under its cork, glass is still the top choice for consumers when it comes to packaging preferences for wine, but sustainability concerns may open the way to other container types, a study by food science ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Study finds consumers pay extra for cars just under multiples of 10,000 miles
Think you're shopping intelligently for a used car? New research from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin suggests you might be overly influenced by the first digit on the odometer, when you're ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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The 'resource curse': Why natural resource abundance can be a double-edged sword
Natural resources—such as fossil fuels, water, and minerals—are materials found in the environment that are essential for life and highly utilized in production. Though these resources are viewed as essential to economic ...
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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QR codes can influence whether older customers return
Older adults and technology haven't always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest ...
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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Why a county's basic income program provided reprieve from poverty but not financial independence
A basic income program in Yolo County—one of the first such programs nationwide—lifted unhoused families above the California poverty line for two years. Families could, for a while, spend less time worrying about money and ...
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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Clearing crowded supermarket aisles lifts sales by 11.5% in field tests
Additional product displays in supermarket aisles—so-called secondary placements—are intended to encourage impulse purchases. However, a new study by Mathias C. Streicher of the University of Innsbruck shows that excessive ...
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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Research shows AI can catch financial errors before they cost millions
What if auditors could predict when errors are more likely to occur in financial reporting? Instead of simply improving techniques for detecting errors, they could focus on how to stop them from happening.
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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Do crypto traders lack financial savvy?
Millions of Americans trade cryptocurrency, but a new study from the University of Iowa finds many of them may not be very savvy when it comes to finance, acting more like meme stock traders and failing to report gains on ...
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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White paper translates 'sandwich generation' research into employer strategies to improve retention, workforce stability
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "How Organizations Can Help Sandwich Moms Achieve Work-Life Balance," authored by TaMika Fuller, DBA, and Victoria Lender, DBA, both affiliated ...
Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2026
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Which 'money type' are you? New research maps financial habits of young Australians
Under 35, navigating the cost-of-living and trying to get ahead? New research from Southern Cross University, QUT and Griffith University challenges the idea that financial literacy alone addresses this problem. Instead, ...
Economics & Business
Apr 21, 2026
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