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Why declining family size is leading to more “missing women”
January 18, 2017
Surveys in India shows preference for boys is still strong
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Can Schelling’s focal points help us understand high-stakes negotiations?
January 4, 2017
Testing one of the Nobel laureate’s biggest ideas
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Retail price reality check
December 28, 2016
How often are prices for items bought online the same as what shoppers pay in stores?
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Which gift cards do recipients like most?
December 21, 2016
eBay data on card resales show that not all gift cards are created equal
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It's the thought that counts
December 19, 2016
Employees work harder when they get gifts as a bonus instead of money
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Are subsidies for electric cars good for the environment?
December 14, 2016
Pollution exported to other states often gets lost in the calculation
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Can hidden tax cuts help stimulate the economy?
December 12, 2016
Evidence suggests parceling out a tax cut over time promotes consumption
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How does the relentless churn of jobs in the modern economy affect happiness?
December 9, 2016
Examining the paradox of "creative destruction"
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