behavioral economics
The plumber has just left after patching that stubborn leak in the basement. Moments later, your phone pings with a request to rate their service.…
Digital Transformation Is No Longer Optional for B2B—Adapt or Fall Behind
Manufacturers that fail to embrace emerging digital technologies are doing more than risking their competitive edge—they are laying the groundwork for eventual failure. This is…
Heavier Tax Burdens Curtail Philanthropic Contributions
Governments collect taxes to finance the public good, from education and infrastructure to healthcare and social services. Charities, though operating outside the formal machinery of…
Groundbreaking Archaeological Data Uncovers Ancient Connections Between Housing and Social Inequality
Suppose current interpretations of the archaeological record are accurate. In that case, a series of stone alignments found in Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge may represent the…
Layered Job Skill Hierarchies Highlight the Value of Foundational Education
Mastery begins with a firm grounding in foundational competencies in many professional fields. Whether it is a computer programmer requiring a robust grasp of basic…
Language’s Impact: The Influence of CEO’s Written Statements on Investor Sentiment
A recent study presents a crucial insight for CEOs and corporate leaders aiming to establish trust with their investors: the language used to outline the…
Rounding Up, Exact Pricing, or Just Below: How Cultural Norms Influence Product Pricing Decisions
It is broadly acknowledged that cultural influences extend to consumer behaviours; however, the specific impact of culture on pricing strategies has garnered less attention. Price…
Tax Cuts and Investment: Surprising Insights from Tepper School Researchers
A recent publication in the Journal of Financial Economics delves into the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on American multinational…
Financial Stress and Burnout May Reduce Job Satisfaction
Work-related stress frequently leaves individuals feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and this condition can be compounded by anxiety from other life domains. This dynamic was highlighted…
Study at WVU Finds Consumers Prefer Karma Over Boycotts to Penalise Brands for Unethical Conduct
According to a marketing expert from West Virginia University, individuals who believe in karma are more likely to forgive corporations that engage in immoral behaviour…
Victors and Vanquished: The Impact of Generative AI on the Freelance Employment Landscape
A recent study led by an international team of researchers, including Dr Fabian Braesemann from the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, has…
Scanning the Heavens: UFOs and Their Impact on Economic Focus
A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking approach to measuring public attention by analyzing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) reports, uncovering a surprising correlation between these…