Category: Money

Study suggests drops in income may not only hurt the wallet, they may harm the brain

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Young adults who experience annual income drops of 25 percent or more may be more at risk of having thinking problems and… Read more »

Study suggests wealth can lead to more satisfying life if viewed as a sign of success vs. happiness

From the Binghamton University press release: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it could motivate you to live a better life. A new study featuring researchers at Binghamton University, State… Read more »

Study looks at how the brain processes conflict between morals and money

From the University of Zurich press release: Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists at the University… Read more »

Study suggests knowing people in high places may not always be good for one’s health

From the Vanderbilt University press release: New research led by Lijun Song, associate professor of sociology at Vanderbilt University, and graduate student Phillip Pettis suggests that knowing people in high… Read more »

Study looks at effect of disruptive vision on startup investors’ willingness to get involved

From the University of California – Riverside press release: A new study by researchers from the University of California, Riverside, and the Rotterdam School of Management finds that fear of… Read more »

Study suggests agreeableness may be correlated with less interest in money

From the American Psychological Association press release: Nice people may be at greater risk of bankruptcy and other financial hardships compared with their less agreeable peers, not because they are… Read more »

Study suggests education improves decision-making ability

From the Cornell University press release: There has been interest across behavioral and social sciences – including psychology, economics and education – in whether people are born to be rational… Read more »