Articles tagged with Economics Research
A new study by RAND Corporation finds that parents who help unemployed adult children offset costs by adjusting their behavior, such as spending less on food and working more. This decision may result in financial detriment for the parent, highlighting the economic impact of such decisions.
A new study by Finnish researchers found that poor men experience more profound worthlessness and social exclusion compared to poor women. Women have more means to attain a sense of worth outside the economic realm.
Researchers from HSE University used machine learning to discover that stem-loops and quadruplexes contribute to 20-30% of genome breakpoints in cancer, with varying impacts on different types of cancer.
A new study published in Autism Research found that autistic adults are vulnerable to various negative life experiences, including financial hardship, domestic abuse, and social bullying. These experiences are associated with higher rates of anxiety and depression symptoms and lower life satisfaction in autistic adults.
A study using Arctic ice cores shows that lead pollution levels correlate with economic growth and decline, indicating the impact of European events on the environment. The research found exponential increases in lead pollution during the past 1,500 years, with a significant decrease since the passage of pollution abatement policies.
UTA researcher Surendra Shah has been inducted into the Academy of Athens for his work on making concrete production more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. His research focuses on nanomaterial applications to improve the use of composite materials and reduce carbon footprint.
A new study found that nonprofit credit counseling significantly reduces household debt and improves credit scores for counseled individuals. The research also showed a substantial decline in debt relative to non-counseled individuals.
A newly developed aerogel material can passively capture solar heat, reaching temperatures of up to 220°C in tests. This could enable lower-cost and simpler solar heat collection systems for various industrial and domestic uses.
Research finds that wood products globally mitigate only 1% of annual carbon emissions, but countries with large timber industries like Sweden can offset up to 9%. Wood product carbon sequestration is sensitive to economic conditions, and the current UN guidelines create a gap in accounting for uncounted carbon.
A coalition of countries aims to phase out unabated coal power, but analysis shows limited emissions reductions. The Powering Past Coal Alliance's expansion is hindered by economic and political difficulties in major coal-consuming nations like China and India.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame reveals that price-based incentives, such as discounts, can reduce subscription renewals in the long term. Consumers may perceive a discount as a loss rather than a reward, ultimately decreasing their likelihood of re-subscribing.
Researchers found that African countries with high population density suffer more environmental degradation on average. To mitigate this, dedicated family planning and government policies are needed to promote economic development without compromising environmental integrity.
A study by Oregon State University found that providing information about certification standards and organic production practices reduces consumer willingness to pay for all wines. However, when additional information about conventional winemaking practices is provided, willingness to pay for wine labeled as organic or made with organ...
The Georgia Child and Family Policy Lab will improve lifelong well-being for Georgia's children and families by evaluating programs, creating early warning systems, and increasing research capacity. The lab will integrate disparate data sources to examine the impact of social support programs and prevent negative child outcomes.
Researchers found that Republicans tend to focus on breaking news reports and event-specific facts, while Democrats discuss potential policy changes. The study also reveals a stark contrast in emotions expressed by each group, with Republicans showing more fear and disgust, while Democrats express sadness and calls for action.
A new study reveals that globally recognized surgical guidelines led to a significant reduction in post-operative deaths at the English National Health Service (NHS) between 1998 and 2014. The greatest reductions were seen in oesophagogastric and breast surgery, with a consistent downward trend over the 16-year period.
Researchers surveyed 3,077 US adults to predict the economic outcomes of hypothetical children from different family income levels. They found that individuals from higher-income backgrounds tend to be more optimistic about their children's economic prospects.
Research from Portland State University suggests that the 'warm glow' effect drives people to donate their time, even when it's less efficient for charities. This finding challenges existing assumptions and has implications for future economic studies and charitable practices.
A new study finds that climate change will lead to a significant increase in global energy demand by 2050, with the largest changes occurring in electricity needed for cooling and the industry and service sectors.
A new study by New York University sociologists found that Americans tend to overestimate the future income of children from wealthy and middle-income families while underestimating it for those from poor families. The research challenges the prior belief that Americans hold an optimistic view about economic mobility.
A recent study reveals that nearly a third of US patents rely on government-funded research, underscoring the importance of federal investment in driving technological progress. The research found that corporations have increasingly relied on federally supported research, leading to more important and impactful patents.
A new study reveals that the world's marine fisheries form a single network with over $10 billion worth of fish caught in another country each year. The study shows that ocean regions are connected through larval dispersal, highlighting the need for international cooperation to conserve natural resources and ensure food security.
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture faculty members received six awards from Epsilon Sigma Phi for their commitment to Extension and outreach work. The honors recognize their leadership and service in six categories, including Continued Excellence Award winner Janie Burney.
A global study found that people return lost wallets more often when they contain greater amounts of money, challenging classic economic logic. In 38 countries, the rate of return increased to 72% when wallets held larger sums, driven by concerns for self-image and altruism.
Stephen Birch, a renowned researcher at the University of Queensland, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to dental research with the 2019 Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research Award. He is celebrated for his extensive publications and collaborations on various oral health themes.
A new platform has been developed that provides suppliers with a certain amount of choice, improving supply and demand matching for underutilized resources. The approach was found to perform better than existing methods, especially when there is limited information about the supplier's preferences.
Research papers examine global cigarette consumption patterns and vaping among adolescents, emphasizing the importance of robust data reporting and effective tobacco control policies. Investments in low- and middle-income countries are crucial to combat industry attempts to delay public health policies.
A study by UC Berkeley researchers demonstrates that information and money activate the same dopamine-producing reward system in the brain. The research lays the groundwork for understanding digital addiction and why people overvalue information.
Researchers found that children who were inattentive in kindergarten had lower earnings in their 30s. Boys who exhibited aggressive or oppositional behavior also faced lower earnings, while prosocial boys had higher later earnings.
Three UA professors, Li Jia, Shi-Qing Wang, and Mesfin Tsige, have received NSF grants for research projects on bio-renewable polymers, mechanical performance of glassy and semicrystalline polymers, and multiscale modeling of mechanically-interlocked macromolecules. The total award value is over $1.1 million.
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that Canada's restrictive foreign investment policies are stifling innovation and productivity, resulting in lost jobs and earnings worth $9.6 billion annually. Relaxing these restrictions could boost productivity by 0.79% and create up to 137,400 new jobs.
Researchers found that higher education institutions with more prestige have narrowed the gender pay gap among their female presidents. At these top-ranked universities, women's total compensation often surpasses male counterparts', with some even earning more than men.
The study highlights the importance of native southeastern blueberry bees in pollinating rabbiteye blueberries, increasing fruit set from 10-30% to 70% or more. Providing habitat for these bees on the edges of fields can support their population and improve pollination.
The study found a significant association between Medicaid expansion and a reduction in reported child neglect cases. However, the relationship with physical abuse rates was not conclusively linked, suggesting potential delayed effects or variability in program implementation.
A research team has characterized a VQ gene family in strawberries, revealing its relationship to protein transcription factors that regulate stress response genes. This study provides valuable insights into the strawberry's defense mechanisms and opens up possibilities for genetic improvement.
The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences supports young researchers investigating connections between embryos and their mothers, tick-borne diseases, and sensory information processing. The program aims to drive significant scientific discoveries by investing in promising scientists at the beginning stages of their careers.
Researchers will develop an integrated database of socioeconomic and financial data to create an index identifying a community's ability to pay for loans. The framework aims to prioritize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects and provide policy options to support economically stressed communities.
Research suggests that people who feel financially vulnerable are more likely to approach economic exchanges with a zero-sum mindset, overlooking cooperative and mutually beneficial options. This can perpetuate their financial disadvantage. Negotiation training programs may help them recognize potential for cooperative exchanges.
A new Iowa State University study reveals that combining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) improves food security by at least 2 percentage points.
Researchers found that Hib-vaccinated children had higher HAZ scores, English and math test scores, and schooling attainment compared to unvaccinated children. The study suggests that Hib vaccination prior to age six is associated with improved long-term health, cognition, and schooling outcomes among Indian children.
A Stanford-led study finds climate change influences 3-20% of armed conflict risk over the last century and is expected to increase dramatically. Adaptation strategies can reduce potential climate-conflict linkages, but understanding their effectiveness is crucial.
A recent study published in Agronomy Journal found that farmers' primary motivation for participating in on-farm research is the opportunity to collaborate with university faculty and other farmers, leading to increased confidence in results and improved economic outcomes. The study also highlights the importance of peer-learning and f...
A team of scientists has simulated tsunamis in the Gulf of Elat-Aqaba using a GeoClaw modeling program and concluded that future tsunami hazards are possible. The region's economic importance is heightened by its growing shipping ports, tourism, and water and electrical projects.
A study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds that people perceive liars as successful and competent in jobs requiring high pressure sales tactics. In experiments, participants were more likely to hire deceivers for these roles, even when their own money was at stake.
A comprehensive analysis of 3,000 clinical studies published across three top medical journals identified nearly 400 established medical practices as ineffective. Cardiovascular disease and public health/preventive medicine were the most commonly represented categories among these reversals.
Researchers discovered a material inspired by the mantis shrimp's telson, absorbing significant amounts of energy during a strike without falling apart. The team is working to incorporate this technology into protective gear and building infrastructure.
A survey of 37 nations shows that policy responses need to be tailored to the nation in which they are delivered, as regional factors greatly influence relationships among energy affordability, life satisfaction, health, and economic inequality.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that mothers with pre-pregnancy obesity are up to three times more likely to have obese children. The study suggests that interventions targeting weight management in women of childbearing age could help prevent intergenerational obesity.
A new microorganism, Vibrio sp. dhg, has been successfully developed to rapidly metabolize alginic acid in algae and genetic engineering techniques optimized for this new microorganism based on omics analysis.
Researchers say education is primary driver of true demographic dividend, regardless of changing age structures. A new model proposes that a strong demographic dividend can be gained from more working-age individuals who are better educated.
A UC Riverside researcher is leading a three-year study to investigate the long-term impact of cannabis exposure on metabolic diseases like Type 2 diabetes. The project aims to explore how cannabis affects glucose homeostasis and its relationship with the endocannabinoid system.
Researchers analyzed bribery in public institutions using evolutionary game theory, finding that socioeconomic role-players are guided by self-interest. Successful anti-corruption measures can lead to a feedback cycle where they undermine their own success, perpetuating corruption.
Researchers at The Met and UNM unveil the groundbreaking study on daguerreotypes' properties, explaining how nanoparticles determine image tone and color. The breakthrough paves the way for novel approaches to color printing technologies and informs preservation protocols.
A study found that 54% of FDA dermatology advisors received at least one payment from pharmaceutical companies following drug approvals. The majority of these payments came from competitors rather than manufacturers, sparking concerns about potential biases in advisory decisions.
Researchers investigated mirror activity in healthy humans and found that amplitude grows with repetition, while latency decreases. This inverse relation may be linked to fatigue-induced inhibitory mechanisms failure.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased to 30.7% in May 2019, while the labor force participation rate also rose. Despite positive changes, challenges remain to widespread adoption of competitive integrated employment.
A new microgrid system designed by American and Chinese researchers promises improved stability, safety, and resilience in delivering energy. The system aligns several energy sources in parallel and uses a decentralized control algorithm to overcome the burdens of system overload and shutdown.
A new Health Economics study found that U.S. children's mental health worsened as the economy weakened, with special education services for emotional problems rising. The effects were seen across sexes and ages, suggesting policy responses to poor economic conditions may have larger benefits than anticipated.
A study by Desert Research Institute researchers found a clear correlation between extreme heat and mortality rates in Las Vegas over the last decade. The study identified adults over 50 as particularly vulnerable to heat-related deaths, which often occurred due to pre-existing heart disease.
A new study found that auditors are more likely to resign or increase fees in response to negative media coverage of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. However, governance issues are the most significant concern, with a 19.5% increase in resignation likelihood.