A University of Queensland-led study has revealed that future demand for ethanol biofuel could potentially expand sugarcane farming land in Brazil by five million hectares by 2030.
Environment
Sep 17, 2019
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China is launching a nationwide initiative to boost pork production following a price spike blamed on a devastating outbreak of African swine fever.
Plants & Animals
Sep 11, 2019
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Shoppers are up to one-third more likely to shell out for the premium option when the extra cost is expressed as an add-on, as opposed to a higher overall price, according to new research from the UBC Sauder School of Business.
Economics & Business
Sep 11, 2019
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A study by an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Arlington published in the Journal of Marketing shows that marketers of relatively high-priced products should consider keeping prices high, as many consumers ...
Economics & Business
Sep 05, 2019
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Every tonne of emissions causes damages and a cost to society. In traditional market transactions, these costs are ignored. Putting a price on emissions forces us to face at least some of the cost of the emissions associated ...
Environment
Aug 28, 2019
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Credit default swaps (CDS) were heavily criticized for being a major contributor to the 2008/09 financial crisis.
Economics & Business
Jul 30, 2019
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Savvy business leaders understand that when companies give back, they can attract better employees and win customers. But a new study shows they're not only doing it to impress workers and consumers: they're also doing it ...
Economics & Business
Jul 30, 2019
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Marriage is an institution common to all cultures. Very often it's accompanied by transfers—in most cases in the form of payments—between the families of the groom and the bride.
Social Sciences
Jul 29, 2019
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Healthy and competitive markets—and not stringent regulations—help dial back the cost of mobile phone contacts, according to new research.
Economics & Business
Jul 26, 2019
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Why are we willing to pay much more for a six pack of craft beer, a locally produced bottle of wine or a regional brand item, often choosing them over national brands?
Economics & Business
Jul 24, 2019
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