Why are some people wealthier than others? It's a question that has spawned a slew of maddeningly optimistic self-help books – and a pile of research that takes a much more depressing stance. Personal financial success, ...
Economics & Business
Sep 20, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study in the International Review of Finance , published by Wiley-Blackwell, used data from the popular television game show, 'Deal or No Deal?', to explore risk aversion and economic decision-making ...
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2009
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When making investments, investors look for start-ups that have a strong business plan and a strong management team. A new study in The Journal of Finance reveals that while strong management is important, ultimately a strong ...
Economics & Business
Apr 8, 2009
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New research suggests that a person's appearance may play a role in whether they are deemed trustworthy by financial lenders. The study is summarized in a working paper by Jefferson Duarte at Rice University's Jones Graduate ...
Social Sciences
Mar 12, 2009
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When it comes to intellectual curiosity and creativity, a market economy in which inventors can buy and sell shares of the key components of their discoveries actually beats out the winner-takes-all world of patent rights ...
Economics & Business
Mar 5, 2009
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from Massey University have developed a new way to predict stock markets that has been recognised with an award from New Zealand finance specialists.
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Feb 20, 2009
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When it comes to how couples manage money, not everyone jumps to join their accounts.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2023
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America is getting older. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be over the age of 65. And the way we're aging is changing, too. Older people today are more responsible for managing their finances than ...
Social Sciences
May 25, 2023
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Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are shaking up the world of finance. Morgan Stanley is testing an OpenAI-powered chatbot to assist their financial advisors. The bot, trained on the bank's own research reports, offers ...
Economics & Business
May 23, 2023
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A new academic study examining the actions of Bernie Madoff, the New York banker behind the world's biggest Ponzi fraud, suggests companies do more to root out "corporate psychopaths" within their organizations to prevent ...
Social Sciences
May 17, 2023
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