Good News, Better Returns? How People Interpret Stock Market Opportunities

21 August 2026

A study involving the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne suggests that people often interpret stock market opportunities differently from…

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Rethinking Financial Education for the Digital Age

10 July 2026

A large study led by Hiroshima University in collaboration with Rakuten Securities suggests that financial education may need to evolve as financial services become increasingly…

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Why Deciding to Take a Sick Day Is More Complex Than It Seems

6 July 2026

As winter illnesses circulate and cost-of-living pressures continue to mount, taking a sick day is not simply a matter of health for many Australians. New…

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The Hidden Forces Behind Financial Decisions: Loss, Regret and Risk

30 June 2026

People make financial decisions not simply by weighing potential risks against expected returns, but also by trying to avoid losing money and experiencing regret, according…

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Evidence Suggests Sugary Drink Taxes Are Less Effective in Fast-Food Settings

5 April 2026

A new study led by Brian Elbel and Pasquale Rummo from NYU Grossman School of Medicine has found that taxes on sugary drinks may not…

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When Private Solutions Fall Short on Climate Change

2 April 2026

When dealing with climate change, focusing too much on private solutions instead of public action can create serious problems. Private measures—such as building local flood…

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Partner or Problem? Rethinking the Consequences of IMF Reforms

12 March 2026

Loans from the International Monetary Fund are often designed to help developing countries stabilise their economies and address financial crises. However, such assistance typically comes…

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Why taxing property during booms and subsidising it in slumps could protect housing markets

9 January 2026

Financial crises may be intensified by the way mortgage lending and housing taxes are currently structured, according to new academic research. The study suggests that…

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Research reveals public willingness to accept higher taxes when the value of shared services is clearly explained

18 November 2025

The research examines how people’s attitudes toward taxation and government size shift once they gain a clearer understanding of the universal benefits of public goods.…

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Displaying the cost per wear on clothing tags may help tackle fast fashion, study finds

30 October 2025

A recent study has found that showing the cost per wear (CPW) on clothing labels could nudge shoppers away from fast fashion and towards better-quality,…

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One negative safety review may be all it takes to drive guests away from an Airbnb, study finds

28 October 2025

When choosing an Airbnb, reviews play a far greater role than many travellers might assume. A new study conducted in collaboration with the Binghamton University…

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Melancholy and Mementos: How Emotion Drives Souvenir Buying

14 July 2025

New research from Cornell University casts new light on the psychology behind souvenir buying, revealing that our emotional state—particularly the experience of sadness—plays a significant…

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