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Dr. Corwin E. Lasteur, Dr. Mirena J. Valtrice (Author) 1
Pages: 60-71 || Published: 2024-12-27
Have you ever wondered why that "flexible" hotel room always seems to cost a bit more, even when your trip is just around the corner and you're pretty sure you won't cancel? This article dives into that very question. While traditional economics often assumes we're all perfectly rational decision-makers, real-world observations show that our ... More >
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Dr. Elira M. Vastrin, Dr. Tobias N. Krellan (Author) 1
Pages: 1-9 || Published: 2024-12-04
The rapid expansion of digital platforms has profoundly reshaped our economies and daily lives, offering incredible ways to connect and simplify tasks. Yet, this growth also brings significant questions about how much control we, as users, have over our own data and how easily we can move it between different services. This article dives into... More >
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Dr. Nellan J. Forswyth, Dr. Irisa K. Mavrel (Author) 1
Pages: 72-78 || Published: 2024-12-30
Every manager faces a fundamental choice: should you reward your team for cooperating, or for competing? It’s a high-stakes question. Team-based rewards can build a sense of unity but often invite some members to slack off. On the other hand, competitive, winner-take-all bonuses can light a fire under individuals but risk turning colleagues i... More >
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Dr. Sarvin A. Malhotre, Dr. Neha R. Vasrani (Author) 1
Pages: 10-29 || Published: 2024-12-01
This article delves into the powerful connection between positive leadership and our inner psychological strengths (what we call Psychological Capital or PsyCap), exploring how they collectively build trust and help people truly thrive at work. We gathered insights from two separate studies in India, surveying individuals in the bustling IT-B... More >
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Dr. Selina M. Rathwen, Dr. Leoric D. Faelburn (Author) 1
Pages: 30-39 || Published: 2024-12-11
Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are increasingly stepping up their game, using clever strategies like public awareness campaigns and eco-friendly labels to nudge both consumers and businesses toward a greener path. This deep dive explores just how effective these non-market approaches are in getting rid of harmful ingredie... More >
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Dr. Linnea F. Drexholm, Dr. Jornis E. Kavleck (Author) 1
Pages: 40-52 || Published: 2024-12-18
This article explores how changes in market shares can subtly signal collusive behavior among companies, focusing specifically on the well-known European heavy vehicle cartel. We used economic analysis tools, including methods to spot sudden shifts and changes in market patterns, to see how market shares behaved when competition was healthy v... More >
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Dr. Alric N. Vosteyn, Dr. Mirelle T. Karvin (Author) 1
Pages: 53-59 || Published: 2024-12-24
Getting people to pull together is one of the oldest challenges of teamwork. In any group, there's a temptation for individuals to slack off and free-ride on the efforts of others. While managers have tried countless ways to solve this problem, one of the most powerful tools might be one we often overlook: democracy. This study explores a sim... More >