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Study suggests shoppers may rebel against tax by reducing consumption  A study co-conducted by Carey Business School researchers may have real world implications for policymakers who want to raise taxes Shoppers who oppose a certain tax may reduce their consumption of that good compared to consumers who supported that tax.

The new year is the perfect time to set goals, not only on a personal level but also in the workplace. Research shows that this works: employees at small cassava processing companies in Ghana increased their production by 16% by setting daily goals, even without financial incentives. Economists from Tilburg University demonstrate that goal setting is a cost-effective practice benefiting both workers and employers in small businesses.

Study identifies emotional benefits of both giving and receiving personalised gifts. There is joy in giving but research from the University of Bath shows that personalisation can transform a gift from a mere object into a more meaningful experience that raises recipients' self-esteem and makes them feel more cherished.

When Bloomingdale's opened its first "Bloomie's- store in 2021, it seemed like a natural evolution. After all, loyal customers had affectionately used the nickname for years. But new research suggests this marketing strategy - known as nickname branding - might actually harm brand performance and customer perception.

Offering healthy snacks as part of a consumer bundle is a win-win situation for both convenience store owners and their customers, study shows Convenience stores can help customers improve their eating habits while at the same time boosting both their own sales and profits. It's as simple as offering customers the choice between healthy snacks and pastries as a low-cost add-on to their cup of coffee, according to a new study out of McGill.

Labelling lone bananas as 'sad singles' tugs at shoppers' heartstrings and increases sales by 58 percent. Faced with a pile of loose, unsold single bananas, retailers can motivate customers to buy overlooked fruit by giving it emotional appeal, according to new research from the University of Bath's School of Management.

In a new study, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University examined the impact of avatars' gender and race on transaction prices in the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. They found that, contrary to expectations, there were pronounced gender and racial disparities in NFT prices. They also found that avatars with features associated with high-tech or higher education countered these disparities.

The importance of cryptocurrencies has increased significantly in recent years. In Switzerland, 11 percent of the population invest in crypto assets.

Emission reductions from climate mitigation projects are significantly lower than claimed, a new meta-study shows. A new meta-study published in Nature Communications has revealed that emission reductions from climate mitigation projects are significantly lower than claimed. Dr. Benedict Probst, Head of the Net Zero Lab at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, and coauthors systematically reviewed more than 60 empirical studies, uncovering substantial quality issues with carbon credits.

New Study Reveals Financial Ombudsman Service is inflating complaint success rates New research has shown that the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is inflating the rate that it reports complaints to it as successful. Academics from The University of Warwick have analysed judgements by the Ombudsman and found that many cases were recorded as successful, even when the complaint was essentially rejected and either no additional compensation or tokenistic compensation was awarded.

Is it unfair to pay extra for healthcare when you're ill? The topic of out-of-pocket healthcare costs is hotly debated in Dutch politics. Health economist Martin Salm, who will deliver his inaugural lecture on November 1, dives deep into this issue. In the Netherlands, much debate surrounds the mandatory deductible in health insurance.

In some municipalities in the Netherlands, residents must explicitly indicate that they want to receive advertising mail by placing a 'yes' sticker on their mailbox. Without this sticker, the delivery person is not allowed to deliver any advertising materials. New research from Tilburg University shows that while the number of leaflets has decreased by half as a result, it has not significantly influenced how people shop.

In recent decades, American suburbs have witnessed a dramatic transformation in house sizes. Back in 1980, only a small fraction of suburban homes were larger than 900 square meters. By 2010, that number had tripled, as sprawling 'McMansions' became a common sight. Bigger homes often mean greater satisfaction, right? Surprisingly, that's not the whole story.

The importance of bringing religious accommodation into workplace equality, diversity and inclusion practices is highlighted in a first of its kind research study. A novel model that conceptualises how Muslims navigate their stigmatised identity in the workplace has been developed by Dr Rami Al-Sharif from the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School.

Australia is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience of its telecommunications sector, according to a world-first report from The Australian National University (ANU). Several recent high-profile outages, contrasted with the near seamless shift to remote work during the pandemic, have shown how telecommunications resilience significantly impacts all'Australians with stakes that are higher than ever before.

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Investors' consideration of a firm's environmental performance, along with concerns about future impacts on profit, have led many firms to start trying to reduce their carbon footprint. But such environmental pressure - if not calibrated correctly - may backfire. In a new study, Carnegie Mellon researchers from the Tepper School of Business explored how firms' operational strategies differ depending on the environmental metric used to assess environmental impact.

Public discourse campaigns often promote social responsibility, but do such discussions also impact our market behavior? Economists at the University of Zurich have published a new study that shows that engaging in public discourse increases socially responsible market behavior - regardless of participants' social norms and values.

Laval University team sheds light on the effects of financial assistance on the acquisition of zero-emission vehicles Incentive policies for the purchase of green, electric or hybrid vehicles are associated with an increase in their adoption, according to a study by the Faculty of Business Administration.

A new study shows that belonging to age-based groups, common in some global regions, influences finances and health. People around the globe often depend on informal financial arrangements, borrowing and lending money through social networks. Understanding this sheds light on local economies and helps fight poverty.