Posts Tagged ‘behavioral economics’
To cut holiday debt, sort interest rates
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — What’s the best way to tackle holiday debt? Pay down the loan with the highest interest rate first, a new study finds. Continue…
Thursday, January 5, 2012 11:26 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Sep 9, 2010 12:19 - 0 Comments
Consumers will pay more to touch
CALTECH (US)—New research challenges the notion that the rise of e-commerce signals the end of the neighborhood brick-and-mortar store. In fact, consumers may be willing to pay a premium for goods they can reach out and touch. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 16, 2010 12:25 - 2 Comments
Do advertising bans deter youth?
PENN STATE (US)—Bans on alcohol and tobacco marketing are among the least effective tactics for combating underage drinking and smoking, a recent research review shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 13, 2010 17:03 - 1 Comment
Academic probation hits college guys harder
OREGON (US)—Male college students, especially those who did well in high school, are much more likely than females to drop out when placed on academic probation after their first year in school. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 26, 2010 17:04 - 0 Comments
Strong preference for girls in U.S. adoptions
CALTECH (US)—Parents pursuing adoption within the United States have strong preferences regarding the types of babies they will apply for, tending to choose non-African-American girls. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2010 17:47 - 9 Comments
Fast foodies cut back when prices go up
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 8, 2010 16:16 - 3 Comments
Afraid to gamble? Blame your amygdala
CALTECH (US)—Neuroscientists have tied the human aversion to losing money to a specific structure in the brain—the amygdala. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 19, 2010 11:27 - 16 Comments
Online poker: More you win, more you lose
CORNELL—In online poker, the more hands players win, the less money they’re likely to collect, especially when it comes to novice players. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2010 17:48 - 4 Comments
Getting kids to eat their ‘X-ray’ carrots
CORNELL—A little choice and some creative titles—think “power peas”—can go a long way in getting children to eat their fruits and vegetables, research shows.
