It's late November, which means the holiday sales period has well and truly begun. If you haven't already seen your spending go up, the possibility is looming.
Social Sciences
Nov 25, 2022
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Stock purchases by U.S. senators generated abnormal positive returns for the firms whose stock was purchased, according to a new study by U of A researchers.
Economics & Business
Oct 20, 2022
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Imagine a world where farms bear no crops, forests have no trees and nature exists without plants.
Ecology
Sep 21, 2022
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Every year hundreds of millions of people around the world move to another country, with many of them seeking economic security for themselves and their families.
Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2022
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Fashion has a notorious environmental footprint, accounting for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output. This is exacerbated by a fast fashion business model which encourages the frequent purchase of low-priced and non-durable ...
Economics & Business
Aug 4, 2022
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Policymakers are faced with an exceptional challenge: how to reduce harm caused by firearms while maintaining citizens' right to bear arms and protect themselves. This is especially true as the Supreme Court has hobbled New ...
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2022
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If you're trying to scale back on impulse purchases, then you may want to hold off on drinking that coffee. An international study led by the University of South Florida (USF) found that caffeine impacts what you buy and ...
Economics & Business
Jun 17, 2022
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Whether they're getting a new shirt, a new computer, or taking a trip, people derive less "purchase happiness" from buying things when they feel financial stress, research from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business shows.
Social Sciences
Feb 28, 2022
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With the holiday season's soon ending, many retailers are preparing for consumer returns requesting either exchanges and/or refunds.
Economics & Business
Dec 30, 2021
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Researchers at the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP) have shown that handgun owners who have been charged with intimate partner violence (IPV)—abuse or aggression in romantic relationships—are much ...
Social Sciences
Dec 21, 2021
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