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.....»»
Happy people spend less on consumption, study suggests
Psychology and economics can contribute to a better understanding of consumer behavior. While purchasing power depends on real income and wealth, willingness stems from the consumers' confidence and expectations about national and personal economic c.....»»
Product showcase: Searchable encryption in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch with IronCore Labs
When it comes to sensitive data, search services are the ultimate treasure trove for hackers. Why slowly sift through information when a search service has indexed it all for you? Mistakes are inevitable and cloud misconfigurations are the number one.....»»
Aggressive law enforcement may be fueling Europe"s dirty money trade
Criminals are laundering cash worth the equivalent of up to 1.8 trillion dollars a year by using legitimate EU trade channels, according to research published in the journal Applied Economics......»»
The four biggest gift-giving mistakes, according to a consumer psychologist
A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one......»»
Growing startups should worry about rising "diversity debt," say researchers
Startups should pay attention to gender diversity from the get-go. UvA Economics and Business researchers Dr. Yuval Engel and Dr. Tanja Hentschel, together with colleagues in the US, conducted research about why women are underrepresented among start.....»»
10 years later, the Wii U is still deeply weird—and we love it
Oddly named console made up for its mistakes with infinite quirky charm. Enlarge / The Wii U launched in North America on November 18, 2012—the greatest day of all time. (credit: Nintendo) Ten years ago today, Nintendo.....»»
FCC unveils big update to broadband map—and wants you to help correct errors
Map is better but not perfect—look up your address to see if there are mistakes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Denisyuk) The Federal Communications Commission took two significant steps toward providing US bro.....»»
Save the economy, save the planet, says sustainability expert
A new book by UVM economist Jon Erickson, "The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of Economics" (Island Press, Dec. 1) explores the harsh economic realities that have led to sky-high inflation, growing inequality, polarized p.....»»
Is your child in a center-based day care? Research shows no need for concerns about behavioral issues
Previous research indicates that extensive time in early center-based day care is correlated with high levels of behavior problems in young children. However, the validity of this work has been controversial and its relevance outside of the United St.....»»
Climate change affects mosquito behavior, making it harder to end malaria in South Africa
Changes in climatic factors—such as higher temperatures and increased rainfall—affect the developmental, behavioral and distribution patterns of insects like mosquitoes. These changes have serious implications for the effective control of insect-.....»»
What is free food worth? Study estimates the value of food pantry services
Although it's clear that food pantries have had an impact on alleviating food insecurity and hunger, their economic value to their beneficiaries has remained an open question. A study published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics estima.....»»
Games of power: Scientists decode behavioral patterns of dominance between the sexes in mammals
The stronger and more aggressive sex dominates the weaker sex. This simplistic view of male-female dominance relationships is common but falls short of the complexity of how dominance hierarchies are established in animal societies......»»
Amazon will pause corporate hiring for months
Amazon is pressing pause on corporate hiring and expects to keep the policy in place for months, in the latest sign that even the biggest tech companies are rethinking staffing in an uncertain economic climate......»»
Burglars steal more gold when the price is high—new research
Are criminals rational? In his groundbreaking work of 1968, Gary Becker argued that they are. The American economist, who would go on to win the Nobel prize in economics in 1992, theorized that individuals engage in crime only if the returns are grea.....»»
5 cybersecurity mistakes that will haunt you
Implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and consistently evolve and improve it. This will keep you one step ahead of attackers. Implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and consistently evolve and improve it. This will keep you o.....»»
Decentralized tech will propel the inclusive economics of Web3
Web3 introduces new democratized economics: collaborative investing, incentives for long-term thinking, and innovative income generation. Web3 introduces new democratized economics: collaborative investing, incentives for long-term thinking, and.....»»
5 things Rocksteady could learn from Gotham Knight"s shortcomings
Now that we’ve seen Gotham Knights miss the mark, I can only hope Rocksteady takes note of some of the game’s mistakes and avoid them in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League......»»
Black Adam review: Dwayne Johnson lifts super so-so DCEU film
Dwayne Johnson does an admirable job of elevating Black Adam, an otherwise underwhelming film that repeats many of the mistakes of prior DCEU movies......»»
How the pandemic affected migrant workers in India
Research in the International Journal of Services, Economics and Management has looked at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihoods of migrant workers in the Jalpaiguri region of India at the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains. The stud.....»»
Keys to effective security training may lie in behavior science
CybSafe announces the launch of a behavioral science solution designed to enhance traditional security awareness training. CybSafe announces the launch of a behavioral science solution designed to enhance traditional security awareness training.R.....»»