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When East Meets West: Why Consumers Turn to Alternative Medicine
Alternative health remedies
are increasingly important
in the health care
marketplace. A new study
explores how consumers
choose among the many
... > full story
Pig out More at Thanksgiving and You May Shop Less
Eating a traditional
Thanksgiving dinner with
turkey and mashed potatoes
makes consumers less likely
to buy on impulse, which
might affect the outcome of
... > full story
Inequality, 'Silver Spoon' Effect Found In Ancient Societies
The so-called "silver spoon"
effect -- in which wealth is
passed down from one
generation to another -- is
well established in some of
the world's most ancient
... > full story
Internet Fuels Virtual Subculture For Sex Trade, Study Finds
The Internet has spawned a
virtual subculture of
"johns" who share
information electronically
about prostitution,
potentially making them
... > full story
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Psychological Therapy 32 Times More Cost Effective at Increasing Happiness Than Money
November 20, 2009 — Psychological therapy could be 32 times more cost effective at making you happy than simply obtaining more money, according to a new study. The research has obvious implications for large ... > full story -
People Work Harder When Expecting a Future Challenging Task
November 19, 2009 — Consumers will work harder on a task if they're expecting to have to do something difficult at a later time, according to a new ... > full story -
To Eat or Not to Eat? Mental Budgets Help Control Consumption
November 18, 2009 — If you feel like you're in a losing battle with a triple-chocolate cake, a "mental budget" can help, according to a new ... > full story -
Monetary Gain and High-Risk Tactics Stimulate Activity in the Brain
November 17, 2009 — Monetary gain stimulates activity in the brain, Japanese researchers report. Even the mere possibility of receiving a reward is known to activate an area of the brain called the ... > full story -
Emulating Western Lifestyles: Consumption and Carbon Footprints in Less Industrialized Countries
November 17, 2009 — In recent decades, a new global middle class has exploded, with a total population exceeding one billion people. A new study explores the consumption attitudes of some of these members of the "new ... > full story -
Talking to Ourselves: How Consumers Navigate Choices and Inner Conflict
November 17, 2009 — From simple decisions like "Should I eat this brownie?" to bigger questions such as "Should my next car be a hybrid?" consumers are involved in an inner dialogue that reflects thoughts and ... > full story -
Comforted by Carpet: How Do Floors and Distance Affect Purchases?
November 17, 2009 — Consumers who stand on carpeted flooring feel comforted, but they judge products close to them to be less comforting, according to a new ... > full story -
Should eBay Sellers Be Trusted?
November 13, 2009 — A new study suggests that unscrupulous vendors on the online marketplace eBay can easily buy a good reputation and so circumvent recent efforts by the company to prevent feedback ... > full story -
Aisle Placements Affect Grocery Sales
November 12, 2009 — Supermarkets could increase their sales of related items, such as chips and soft drinks, by moving the items closer to each other in their stores, according to new ... > full story -
Scientists Call For Ban On Alcohol-Industry Sponsorship Of Sport
November 11, 2009 — The alcohol industry's sponsorship of sport should be banned and replaced with a dedicated alcohol tax modeled on those employed by some countries for tobacco, say ... > full story
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