Articles tagged with Economics Research
Financial aid to fisheries in developing countries has declined significantly, impacting food security and livelihoods. Sustainable fishing practices are crucial for climate change resilience, nutritional value, and employment opportunities.
A new TB vaccine has shown promising results in a study of nonhuman primates, providing 41% protection and reducing overall disease by 68%. The vaccine uses a weakened form of a common Herpes virus to create high immunity against the pathogen.
Researchers at University of Texas at Austin analyzed 40 years of stock prices, finding that high-beta stocks do not outperform those with low betas. Controlling for lottery-like characteristics, the seminal theory is empirically supported, revealing price pressure from investors as the main cause of the anomaly.
The study found that low-income immigrants are deterred from applying for US citizenship due to the high cost of the application process, with costs rising by 800% since 1985. A new public-private program, NaturalizeNY, offers vouchers covering the fee, doubling the application rate among recipients.
A European study found that increasing cycling networks in cities can lead to significant health and economic benefits. The study estimates that if all assessed cities achieved a 24.7% bicycle mode share, over 10,000 premature deaths could be avoided annually.
Researchers found that most women struggle to understand how to handle the processes of ageing, often relying on dieting as a tool to lose weight. Women also feel pressured to conform to capitalist beauty standards, leading to contradictions in their pursuit of self-care and social acceptance.
Research estimates that asthma costs the US economy $81.9 billion per year, with 15.4 million people affected annually. The study also found significant disparities in healthcare costs between insured and uninsured individuals.
Researchers argue that current emissions pathways are insufficient, requiring broader scenarios with rapid decarbonization and careful consideration of negative emissions technologies. The new scenarios aim to address potential environmental and social consequences of large-scale carbon removal.
Researchers found that almost 500 roads were listed as completed but never built, linked to local politicians steering contracts to favored businesses in their social networks. The study suggests giving local politicians no formal role in road-building may exacerbate corruption.
Childhood mortality in the US has been higher than other peer nations since the 1980s, with leading causes including prematurity and injuries. The study calls for continued funding of programs that save children's lives.
A team of researchers has identified a gene involved in the stiffening of cell walls whose suppression increases the release of sugars by up to 60%. This breakthrough could lead to improved feed for ruminants and better biomass for biofuels, with potential global implications.
The Goethe University Frankfurt's Nok research project has been awarded €1.5 million in funding to continue its 12-year study of the 2,500-year-old Nigerian Nok Culture. The project has uncovered significant insights into chronology, settlement, land use, and environment.
The university is tackling socially relevant topics such as earth's water resources and the effects of regulatory measures on market development with funding from the German Research Foundation. Researchers will examine how institutional and regulatory parameters influence financial market decisions and outcomes.
Researchers at Rothamsted Research have developed a simple mathematical model to predict the behavior of midge swarms, which can help protect crops from airborne pests. The model uses basic physics principles to simulate the complex flight dynamics of midges and predicts their dispersal patterns.
A multinational team of experts is working together to address dietary deficiencies in essential nutrients. The GeoNutrition programme aims to map cropland, test the efficacy of micronutrient-enriched fertilisers, and assess public health policies.
Researchers found that transcranial alternating current stimulation at 20 Hz increased voluntary risky decision-making, suggesting a link between reward processing and beta oscillatory activity. This discovery provides insights into the neurobiological mechanisms of risky decision-making.
A recent study found that opioid prescribing for disabled adults is higher outside of large central metro counties, even after accounting for local economic factors. County-level factors such as household income, unemployment rate, and income inequality also play a significant role in determining opioid prescribing rates.
RecensMedical Inc., a UNIST startup, has received 1 billion KRW investment and 2 billion KRW financial guarantees from KIBO to develop rapid cooling anesthesia for various medical applications. The funding supports the company's growth as the first venture startup in Ulsan.
Researchers from HSE and University of Valladolid created a neural network prediction model to detect corruption cases in Spanish regions. The model uses macroeconomic and political determinants to estimate the probability of corrupt cases emerging over three years, providing valuable insights for anti-corruption measures.
The study found that intoxicated participants spent significantly less time looking at women's faces compared to sober participants. Intoxicated men were more likely to 'check out' the body parts of women they perceived as unfriendly or unintelligent.
Researchers will study how social media affects news dissemination and develop algorithms to accurately predict the spread of information online. The project aims to improve official evacuation orders by filtering out inaccurate posts during disasters.
A new study predicts that migrants applying for asylum in the European Union will nearly triple over the average of the last 15 years by 2100. The researchers found that countries with higher temperature deviations from 20 degrees Celsius during their growing season are more likely to see increased asylum applications.
Small-holder farmers in Kenya are eager to cultivate croton trees for oil production, animal feed, and organic fertilizer. The study found that most households have croton trees already, and they would be willing to plant more if there's a dedicated market.
Researchers found that when punitive measures from regulatory agencies were followed by help from business support organizations, companies were more likely to stick to voluntary improvement projects. The study analyzed 1,200 environmental improvement recommendations and found a positive correlation between the timing of regulatory act...
A new study by RAND Corporation found that a new supermarket in a low-income neighborhood can improve residents' economic well-being and health. Researchers surveyed 831 residents and reported improvements in economic benchmarks, such as reduced food insecurity and lower rates of high cholesterol.
Researchers mapped genetic mutations in GPCRs and found that 3% of population have receptors with altered drug effects. The study estimates an economic burden of at least 14 million pounds annually on the UK National Health Service.
A national survey found that 20% of Black patients and 17% of White patients reported experiencing health care discrimination. Socio-economic status interacted with reported discrimination differently for Whites and Blacks.
The research examines the actions of individual agents incurring debt, exploring social consequences and international regulation. The interdisciplinary network analyzes the phenomenon of debt in complexity, investigating changing responses to public debt over time.
The project PoupeMais, developed by MGov Brasil, aims to educate 10,000 account holders in Brazil about healthy financial habits and reduce indebtedness. The startup uses SMS and reverse-charge calls to collect data and evaluate the impact of financial education messages on consumption decisions.
A study published in The Economic Journal found that default choices significantly impacted subscription cancellations, with 99.8% of consumers opting out when the option was clear, but only 36.4% when action was required. Lower socioeconomic groups were less likely to actively cancel subscriptions.
Guilty feelings and shame play a role in reducing bribery, according to SMU economist Danila Serra's research. She found that corruption declines when perpetrators consider social costs of their actions and victims can share information through online reporting systems.
A CCNY-led team has developed a novel molecular gel that enhances optical photon output for cancer imaging, improving detection sensitivity. The esculin-derived gel addresses current challenges in Cerenkov light imaging and offers potential as a topical application.
Researchers developed a simple tool to detect website data breaches by monitoring email account activity. The study found that 19 websites, including a well-known startup with millions of active customers, were hacked during the 18-month testing period.
Researchers at Arizona State University propose a spectral analysis tool to predict fisheries production and inform flow management strategies in the Mekong basin. A new study suggests this tool could provide innovative solutions for preserving river flow and biodiversity conservation in developing countries.
A single Black-backed Oriole bird's arrival in rural Pennsylvania attracted over 1,800 birders from across the US and Canada, generating an estimated $223,851 for the local economy. The study reveals that ecotourism events can have a substantial impact on the economy through travel, food, and accommodation costs.
A study comparing smoking rates and regulations between the US and Turkey found that current smoking rates are higher in Turkey at 27%, while cessation rates are higher in the US at 25%. The researchers hope to inform global health leaders on effective interventions to reduce tobacco use.
Experts at HSE found that foreign direct investment (FDI) can facilitate the success of export-oriented strategies by increasing diversification of funding sources, participation in global value chains, and access to cheaper credit resources. This can offset poor corporate governance and lack of institutional development.
A new study found that consumer-directed health plans, touted for their money-saving potential, have little impact on reducing spending on low-value services. Despite rising enrollment, these plans failed to motivate patients or doctors to curb unnecessary care.
The DFG is establishing 15 new Collaborative Research Centres to study ultra-fast spin dynamics, re-figuration of spaces, niche choice and construction, atmospheric pressure plasmas, and social-ecological transformation in rural Africa. The centres will receive €133 million in funding over four years.
Researchers at TUM and Jülich Institute have developed a novel EPR spectroscopy process to investigate lithium plating in lithium-ion batteries. This allows for the detection of metallic lithium deposits on anodes, which can reduce battery capacity and lifespan.
A new RAND Corporation study finds that US transportation and water infrastructure funding is not broken, but a national consensus on priorities is needed. Targeted spending increases can largely eliminate maintenance backlogs by 2030, while federal capital funding can include resilience requirements for natural disasters and climate c...
Irish researchers have discovered that glycine, the simplest amino acid, can generate enough electricity to power electrical devices when tapped or squeezed. This discovery has significant implications for the development of environmentally sustainable and low-cost bio-piezoelectric devices.
A new study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that people tend to award less compensation for emotional suffering when a small economic loss is present. The researchers suggest that victims should focus on emotional losses, rather than combining them with economic losses, to receive more favorable compensati...
Research at National Research University Higher School of Economics found that international students with internal motivation and autonomy experience less culture shock and higher subjective well-being. Conversely, those driven by external factors struggle to adapt. The study's findings can inform preparation strategies for students s...
A recent study found that most smokers feel regretful about their habit and are addicted to cigarettes. The researchers suggest that measures reducing smokers' discontent and improving subjective well-being could be considered in cost-benefit analysis of proposed regulations.
Scientists at Bielefeld University and University of Münster are studying how animals adapt to their environment through individualised ecological niches. They explore the genetic and behavioral factors influencing these adaptations.
Rothamsted Research emphasizes the importance of accelerating UK agriculture to meet post-Brexit challenges through a focus on sustainable growth. The institute advocates for a dynamic, innovative model that prioritizes co-development, sharing, and engagement to drive impact.
A Baylor University study found that white male gun owners experiencing economic stress are more emotionally and morally attached to their guns. They are also more likely to see violence against the US government as sometimes justified, according to researchers.
Researchers found that recreational use values may remain stable over decades, providing a reliable basis for policy changes on public lands. The study replicated a 1985 survey and explored the stability of value estimates over three decades.
The European Union has approved the renewal of glyphosate for five years, recognizing its importance in maintaining food production and affordability. However, experts emphasize the need to balance this decision with reducing pesticide use and finding alternative weed control methods.
Researchers from Insilico Medicine and BitFury Group present a blockchain-based life data interchange system to decentralize and accelerate biomedical research. The system utilizes deep learning technologies to analyze human life data, reducing biases and democratizing healthcare access.
Research reveals China's reversing emission flows due to changes in economic development patterns and international trade. The study found that emission flows have changed greatly in both domestic and foreign trade.
A study on an unusual snapping turtle with one lung found shared characteristics with humans born with one lung who survive beyond infancy. The researchers used digital 3D anatomical models to compare the architecture of the branching patterns inside the lungs and position of the lungs relative to the shell.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University found that treating poultry waste to produce hydrochar generates more net energy than biochar, making it a promising renewable fuel source. The study also showed that higher temperatures during production result in reduced emissions of methane and ammonia.
Researchers found that emancipation, including freedom of expression and civil rights, is positively related to generalized trust. Trust grows after a certain level of emancipation is attained, with higher levels seen in modernized countries like Sweden and Canada.
A new study found that cultural values of autonomy and harmony are positively associated with higher average levels of alcohol consumption. Countries with more traditional values, such as hierarchy and collectivism, tend to have lower average levels of alcohol consumption.
A Chinese research team used the Sunway TaihuLight to simulate a devastating 1976 Tangshan earthquake. The simulation created detailed 3D visualizations and informed engineering standards for buildings in seismic zones.
Research identifies young men, extroverted or neurotic people, and frequent drivers as more likely to report distraction while driving. The study proposes tailored interventions for high-risk groups, including young males with bad attitudes towards distracted driving.
Researchers from the University of Houston and IBM report emerging technologies that can increase plastic recycling rates, including chemical recycling methods and compatibilization of mixed plastic wastes. The goal is to improve efficiency and reduce energy costs, paving the way for more easily recyclable materials.
The University of Liverpool's Ultra-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography (Ultra-OCT) system is developing a state-of-the-art imaging technology to revolutionise the detection, diagnosis, and management of corneal eye conditions. The system boasts a resolution of 2 micrometres and can scan 1,000 times faster than existing OCT machines.