Is Second Life's Economy Too Big To Fail?
One of the more interesting developments in terms of technology is the virtual economy -- and how it translates into something that involves real money.
News tagged with spend money
Employees don't always share well with others, says new paper exposing 'knowledge hiding'
Why isn't knowledge transfer happening more often in companies spending money on it?
Economics & Business
May 16, 2011
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Cruise passengers spend less despite offers on land
Cruise tourists are not influenced by extended shopping opportunities. They spend very little money during the port of call even when they are offered an increased number of spending options.
Economics & Business
Dec 22, 2015
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Saving money: Do consumers spend less if they think about the future?
Why is it so hard for consumers to save money? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers are often impatient and do not think about the long-term consequences of spending money.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2015
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New book finds economic fears lead to political inaction
Why aren't people who care deeply about issues like job loss, health care costs and college debt politically active on these issues? Why aren't mobilization efforts more effective?
Economics & Business
Feb 11, 2015
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Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable apparel if business is transparent, study finds
The public often views the apparel industry as lacking transparency, sustainability and ethical practices. Scandals like child labor, sweat shops, and environmentally damaging manufacturing methods have alienated many consumers ...
Economics & Business
Aug 17, 2011
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Study suggests yet another cause of personal debt: searching for the ideal mate
Many Americans went into personal debt before the economic recession hit the country in 2008. Why? For some men, the biggest factor may have been intense competition to find a spouse.
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2012
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Shopping for happiness? Get a massage, forget the flat-screen TV
Money can't buy you love, but it can buy satisfaction - if you spend wisely.
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2010
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Power outage: A loss of social power distorts how money is represented
Retail therapy can soothe the defeat of losing a major client, the rejection of not getting a promotion or even the embarrassment a high-powered executive might feel after receiving a speeding ticket. Spending money to uplift ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2010
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Study pins factors behind geography of human disease
If your home region has a hot, wet climate and a lot of different kinds of birds and mammals living in it, there's a really good chance the region will also contain numerous kinds of pathogens that cause human diseases.
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Apr 16, 2010
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