Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life. More reliably trackable than wealth inequality, which was recently given a gloomy report card by the G20, income ...
Economics & Business
Dec 5, 2025
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A naturally fluffy white beard, a round belly and a jolly laugh might seem like the keys to being a successful Santa Claus, but new research suggests that a calling to play the man with the bag full of toys is enough to help ...
Social Sciences
Dec 4, 2025
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A technical glitch during a Zoom call shouldn't be that big a deal, or lead someone to make a judgment about the person on the other end. But in actuality, glitches during face-to-face video calls—even when the glitch does ...
Social Sciences
Dec 3, 2025
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When UC Berkeley biochemist Jennifer Doudna first began studying how bacteria fight virus infections, she had no idea it would result in one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the century. Her curiosity-driven ...
Economics & Business
Dec 1, 2025
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Funding organizations can fix the science publishing system—which currently puts profit first and science second—according to research published on the arXiv preprint server.
Economics & Business
Dec 1, 2025
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If people do not observe inequality, they are less likely to favor policies that redistribute wealth, such as taxation—but they are also more satisfied with their lot, according to online experiments involving 1,440 US-based ...
Economics & Business
Nov 25, 2025
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Stanford researchers found that contestants bet bigger on Daily Doubles when they're on a streak—even though their performance barely budges.
Economics & Business
Nov 25, 2025
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New research from FIU Business shows that well-intended presents like weight-loss teas or gym memberships can unintentionally send the wrong message—and ultimately trigger negative online reviews that hurt brands.
Social Sciences
Nov 22, 2025
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Most poverty-fighting efforts focus on meeting basic material needs, such as food and shelter. But this overlooks the psychological and cultural factors that shape how people take action in their lives.
Social Sciences
Nov 14, 2025
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Even after factoring in student loan payments, completing a college degree continues to pay off, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis' Center for Social Development (CSD) at the Brown School.
Economics & Business
Nov 14, 2025
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