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Who goes to the ballet? Education and social connections matter more than income, study finds

Why do some people regularly attend the opera, visit art galleries, or go to classical music concerts—while others rarely, if ever, do?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How land use policies can contribute to racial segregation in communities

New research published in International Studies of Economics sheds light on an important but often overlooked driver of racial segregation in housing: minimum lot size zoning policies, or local regulations requiring a minimum amount of […]

Scenario-based method enables businesses to rank emissions-reduction strategies by cost and impact

Compile an emissions balance sheet, evaluate climate-protection measures and implement the most efficient of these first: Researchers from three Fraunhofer institutes have developed a method with which companies from all sectors are able, based on […]

Global supply chains benefit most from who you know, says study

In a time of tariffs and political trade disputes, new UBC Okanagan research shows that it’s not what you know but who you know—and how well you treat them.This article is brought to you by […]

Households’ hunt for better savings rates can deepen recessions, finds new study

Households intensify their search for high-interest savings accounts when the economy turns sour, inadvertently making recessions more severe, according to new research from the University of Surrey.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Is your manager grumpy in the mornings? Poor sleep can lead to abusive and unethical behavior

You arrive at work, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. But your manager seems off, curt in meetings, impatient with questions, and unusually sharp in tone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The hidden impact of social media in the workplace

If you like checking social media at work, all that scrolling could have a surprising impact long after you put down the phone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

With commercial wind comes rising community home values, researcher finds

Siting new commercial wind energy installations is no easy feat.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Generational mentorship, diverse boards drive financial success for next-gen family CEOs

When a departing family CEO actively mentors a younger family leader, that leader is more likely to keep the business financially successful, especially if non-family advisors also weigh in.This article is brought to you by […]

Study finds Airbnb safety reviews can turn off some but the increased transparency can mitigate that

A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Marketing Science sheds light on how online safety-related reviews from Airbnb guests influence booking decisions and how the platform itself balances consumer welfare against its own financial incentives.This […]