Phys.org – Economics & Business

In 401(k) plans, one of the attractions has always been that employees choose where to invest their retirement funds. The average plan offers 28 options, according to the Investment Company Institute.This post was originally published […]

“Sex sells” has been a mantra in marketing for decades. As researchers who study consumer behavior, we’ve seen plenty of evidence to support it: Attractive models and spokespeople have been shown to reliably grab attention, […]

The law is failing victims and survivors because it is turning a blind eye to the long-lasting and severe financial consequences of being in an abusive relationship, a new study warns.This post was originally published […]

A study in the journal Marketing Science finds that prepopulating e-commerce search bars with trending or personalized keywords can meaningfully increase both purchasing and consumer spending. The research provides the first causal evidence on how […]

Reading reviews from others helps inform our decision-making on what to buy, where to visit, or who should provide our services—but how does the way we write them affect our own likelihood to recommend and […]

A new study has revealed how different types of narcissism can influence the morale and performance of an entire team. Researchers invited over 100 people to complete escape room challenges in small groups, observing their […]

When banks issue their defrauded customers refunds and successfully identify the perpetrators, fraud victims are 60% more likely to stick with their bank than customers that didn’t experience any fraud.This post was originally published on […]

Words matter—but your hands might matter more, according to a new UBC study which found that purposeful hand gestures can make speakers appear more competent and persuasive.This post was originally published on this site

Companies that sell parts of their business to raise cash for acquisitions make better deals and win greater shareholder approval, according to new research from the University of Surrey.This post was originally published on this […]

Wealth alone doesn’t make a nation healthy, according to new collaborative research from the University of Surrey and its international partners, which ranks 38 OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries on their progress […]