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Under tennis’s rules, the winner of a match is the player who wins the greater number of sets. In the majority of cases, that is also the player who wins the most games, too—but not […]

When people talk about improving financial literacy, the conversation often focuses on teaching practical skills: how to budget, how to save, how to avoid debt. These lessons feel concrete and actionable. But recent research suggests […]

Wish you could save more money? A new study led by Katy Milkman, a Wharton professor of operations, information and decisions and the co-director of Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG) finds that simple […]

Have you ever felt delighted (perhaps secretly) when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openly admit it, but many of us have probably felt this way—sometimes intentionally, sometimes unconsciously.This article is brought […]

Rising trade frictions over the past decade have sparked urgent questions about their long-term impact on global economies. The U.S. now applies tariffs of 66.4% on Chinese exports, which is higher compared to the average […]

Air pollution regulations in the United States are intended to protect public health, but a new study has found that they also carry an unexpected cost: higher interest rates on the bonds used by counties […]

The old saying goes: Money can’t buy happiness. But it sure can make or break a relationship.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Grocery stores typically place older products in front. New research suggests the opposite approach actually works best.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you […]

Canadian cultural resource management archaeologists—professional consultants involved in environmental assessment and compliance processes—are increasingly finding themselves in the public eye when their work intersects with the development or disaster response related infrastructure projects.This article is […]