"People hedge all the time," says Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger. "Whether we are talking to a boss or a colleague, a salesperson talking to a client, a marketer trying to pitch something or even talking to family ...
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Low-skilled workers are less likely to participate in employer-sponsored continuing education programs than their more highly skilled colleagues. They are less convinced that acquiring additional skills has a positive effect ...
Economics & Business
Jul 21, 2026
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Personal and professional conversations about triumph and disappointment happen every day, but what is the most appropriate way to react when others share their news with us? New research by Bayes Business School (City St ...
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Jul 21, 2026
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As legalized sports betting becomes increasingly accessible through mobile apps such as DraftKings and FanDuel, a new study by BYU finance professors finds that people are saving less to fuel gambling habits.
Economics & Business
Jul 21, 2026
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By examining 200 years of demographic data from 237 countries and territories, Kenji Itao, of the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan, discovered that universal mathematical laws describe how fertility declines as societies ...
Social Sciences
Jul 21, 2026
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A new study from The University of Manchester has offered the most comprehensive look to date at how the U.K. coordinates its response to economic crime, identifying the structural challenges that make this difficult to do ...
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Jul 21, 2026
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A new paper published in Global Strategy Journal develops a geopolitical-economic order framework suggesting that the extent of geopolitical competition incentivizes states to create one of two types of economic order: a ...
Economics & Business
Jul 21, 2026
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A study of digital advertising in the International Journal of Business and Systems Research suggests that memorable visuals are more likely to encourage consumers to buy than campaigns that rely primarily on emotional impact. ...
Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2026
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Have you ever wondered why your boss wants you back in the office full-time, rather than allowing hybrid work, where you can combine work from home and in an office? A fascinating study just shed fresh light on this topic.
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Jul 20, 2026
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The 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenue from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales and other commercial sources is projected to amount to nearly $11 billion, which would make it the most financially ...
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Jul 20, 2026
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