Most people won’t bet against favorite candidates, teams: New research
People are unlikely to bet against their own preferences in sports or politics, new research suggests, even when such “emotional hedging” may be in their interest.
People are unlikely to bet against their own preferences in sports or politics, new research suggests, even when such “emotional hedging” may be in their interest.
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Competition from China appears to hobble innovation in the U.S., say the authors of a new study that considers import penetration and patent applications.
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Researchers from the Vienna Institute of Demography study the relationship between childlessness and educational attainment among women from 13 European countries.
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When New York is enveloped in pollution, the stock market loses value and sends a negative signal to global markets, a recent paper finds.
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A study in Health Affairs suggests spending for prescription opioids tripled from 1999 to 2012 and that Medicare and Medicaid covered a growing portion of those costs.
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Conservatives who are familiar with politics and have little trust in institutions are more likely than liberals to endorse conspiracy theories, argues a recent study.
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A surge in Chinese tourists is shaking up the global economy. Our new research review looks at policy, environmental concerns and their preferences.
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Financial incentives aimed at drawing film production firms to certain states produce mixed results when it comes to job creation, according to this recent study.
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The strength of a university’s Facebook community may play a role in building brand loyalty among students.
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Environmental regulations can hurt, but also create jobs, our newest research review finds. It depends on the health of the economy and the type of industry.
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