Mistakes and rethinking behavioral economics
Behavioral economics is a field that seeks to understand how people make decisions about things they want and need. The field relies on a collection of theories—models—that predict how people will make choices in a variety of situations. A well-k.....»»
Climate change forces a rethinking of mammoth Everglades restoration plan
In 1948, work got underway in the Florida Everglades on a public works project hailed as the nation's largest, aimed at reigning in once and for all the mighty river of grass that once spanned much of the peninsula......»»
Study argues "girly economics" data necessary for full picture of economy, equitable policy
Any parent can tell you that work doesn't stop when you leave the office and go home. Yet national and international economic statistics only consider the work that happens "at the market," or outside the home—not caring for children, cooking, clea.....»»
Sympatric sloths adapt to their surroundings in the face of environmental fluctuations
Researchers have shed light on the activity patterns and behavioral adaptations of two sympatric sloth species, Bradypus variegatus and Choloepus hoffmanni. This study, conducted in the lowland rainforests of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, offers.....»»
Investors overvalue companies that align with presidential policies; their mistakes "leave money on the table"
Republican politicians typically favor low taxes and less regulation, which seems like a recipe for corporate profits and stock market success. In reality, however, this is not what happens......»»
Photoshop’s new AI-powered tricks will fix your biggest mistakes
Adobe has given Photoshop its biggest AI update for years in the form of a new feature called Generative Fill......»»
Trouble cleaning out your closet? Why product "purgatories" can help clear clutter
Researchers from Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics, and the Indian School of Business have published a report that provides novel insights about how consumers make decisions about keeping or disposing of possessions they no.....»»
Developing novel tools for applications of argumentation to behavioral economics
Consumer purchasing decisions can be considered as a form of preference-based human reasoning. There are two major schools of thought on preference. While mentalism asserts that preference reflects the true mental state of a person, behaviorism is th.....»»
Willow and many other shows will be removed from Disney+, Hulu
A reckoning is underway for the economics of streaming services. Enlarge / Willow is the highest-profile show to be removed as part of these cuts. (credit: Disney) We saw it before with HBO Max and others, but Disney has.....»»
Commercial investors shift perspective of coastal properties in face of climate change
Investors in commercial real estate are rethinking the values of coastal properties exposed to flood risk—even in northern U.S. locales that haven't suffered flood damage, according to researchers. This shift in perspective has implications for inv.....»»
Study finds gender pay differences begin early, with the job search
A new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that an important part of the pay gap between men and women has to do with how they conduct job searches, with women more likely to accept job offers e.....»»
New measurements suggest rethinking the shape of the Milky Way galaxy
A team of space scientists with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, at both the Purple Mountain Observatory and the National Astronomical Observatories, has found that the traditional view of the Milky Way galaxy as having four arms is not correct. In t.....»»
Why the future of restaurants runs through the grocery store
From Momofuku to Noma, top restaurants are pushing into frozen foods and pantry staples. The economics of their business leaves them little choice. It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside.....»»
Researchers propose new standards to fix what"s wrong in statistics
A new paper in the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology indicates that the methods researchers use to report on analyses of survey data vary widely, and frequently contain mistakes. Publications containing these incorrect analyses yield resul.....»»
Rethinking the effectiveness of current authentication initiatives
As user credentials continue to be a top vector for cyberattacks, organizations are under tremendous pressure to rethink the effectiveness of current authentication initiatives, according to SecureAuth. Additionally, cyber insurance carriers are requ.....»»
A10 integrates Next-Gen WAF to enable multi-layered security
The last decade of digital transformation has turned most organizations today into true digital businesses. But the effectiveness and economics of cloud operating models have become top concerns. How to best secure, optimize, and automate hybrid clou.....»»
Researchers illustrate the media"s power to affect behavioral change during COVID-19 in Sweden
Increased media coverage of COVID-19 led to more individuals taking preventive measures such as hand washing, social distancing, and wearing masks, new research from the Stockholm School of Economics and Jönköping University shows. This highlights.....»»
Code42 Instructor now offers risk reduction training videos to Microsoft Teams
Code42 Software has offered a complete set of response controls to allow security teams to respond to all levels of risk, ranging from unacceptable high risk that must be blocked to the most prevalent user mistakes that require correction. Instructor.....»»
Rethinking the incandescent lightbulb
A team of material scientists and engineers affiliated with a host of institutions in China took a new look at the incandescent light bulb and found a way to improve its efficiency. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group.....»»
Study finds only one type of consumer dictates price
It's commonly assumed that the supply-and-demand economics of the consumer marketplace dictates price. If you are one of few retailers that sells a product consumers want, you can charge more. If supplies of that product are more scarce, prices will.....»»
Apple was wrong on AR, says Tim Cook; Steve taught him to admit it
Apple was wrong about the potential of augmented reality headsets and glasses, says CEO Tim Cook, adding that Steve Jobs taught him to be willing to admit mistakes. The rest of the lengthy GQ profile and interview covers familiar ground, and Cook’.....»»