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Thinking About Choice Diminishes Concern for Wealth Inequality
June 25, 2012 — Against the backdrop of a worldwide recession, wealth inequality has become a prominent theme in discussions about politics and the economy. In opinion polls, many Americans seem to support a more ... > full story -
Does Background Noise Make Consumers Buy More Innovative Products?
June 19, 2012 — Moderate background noise enhances creativity and makes consumers more likely to buy new and innovative products, according to a new ... > full story -
Retail Therapy: Shopping to Cope With Future Challenges
June 19, 2012 — Consumers often shop to cope with stressful situations but they are much more selective when it comes to shopping as a way to cope with future challenges, according to a new ... > full story -
Soda Companies' PR Campaigns Are Bad for Health, Experts Say
June 19, 2012 — Health advocates need to organize strong public health campaigns to educate the public and policymakers about the dangers of both sugary beverages and the misleading industry corporate social ... > full story -
Get the Most from Your Skin Care Products: Sequence in Which You Apply Skin Care Products Influences Their Effectiveness
June 19, 2012 — Consumers often spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars a year on skin care products in an effort to improve the look of their skin. From anti-aging serums to acne medications, many adults ... > full story -
Buying Life Experiences to Impress Others Removes Happiness Boost
June 18, 2012 — Spending money on activities and events, such as concert tickets or exotic vacations, won't make you happier if you're doing it to impress others, according to new findings. Research has shown that ... > full story -
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U.S. Healthcare: 13. 7 Million Young Adults Stayed on or Joined Their Parents' Health Plans in 2011
June 8, 2012 — In 2011, 13.7 million young adults ages 19 to 25 stayed on or joined their parents' health plans, including 6.6 million who would likely not have been able to do so before passage of the Affordable ... > full story -
The Science of Re-Runs: Why We Watch Our Favorite Episode of a TV Show, or Listen to a Favorite Song, Over and Over Again
May 29, 2012 — It's one of the biggest moneymakers for Hollywood and its media empire: reruns. Reruns of television shows and movies allow for people to watch their favorite moments over and over again. But why do ... > full story -
Deal Website Discretion: A Deal a Day Can Keep the Consumer Away
May 22, 2012 — While daily deal websites and flash sale websites offer a service or product at a discount to bring in new consumers and incentivize them to return, consumers are not coming back after the initial ... > full story -
Can Consumers 'Fit In' Yet Remain Unique?
May 16, 2012 — Most consumers want to fit in while still asserting their individuality -- and they balance these conflicting desires when choosing products, according to a new ... > full story
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