
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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