Responses to the economy among two value orientation segments

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An exploratory study was conducted to determine the association between the value structure of individuals and their economic attitudes and behavior. Survey questionnaires were sent to 2,800 US high school teachers which had a response rate of 24%, or 661 usable returns. The teachers were categorized as either internal-oriented or external-oriented. The questionnaires asked questions on personal attributes such as values, attitudes and demographics and economic perceptions on inflation, unemployment rates and economic outlook. It was concluded that internal-oriented individuals were more predisposed to use their knowledge of economic conditions in determining their economic objectives.

Testing, Economics, Economic policy, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public opinion, Values, Values (Philosophy), High school teachers

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On the value of incumbency: managerial reference points and loss aversion

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The first item to be considered in measuring the asymmetry between an incumbent firm and an entrant is the inside/outside binary opposition which affects the entry/exit decisions as well as the market structure. The other asymmetries, such as cost, capacity, brand loyalty and others that would affect the profitability of such move depend on the first binary cited. The decision, therefore, hinges on the asymmetry created by the position of the firm in relation to the market.

Psychological aspects, Research, Decision-making, Models, Decision making, Risk management, Industrial management

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Do smiles have a face value? Panel evidence from Amazonian Indians

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Across cultures, smile produces a halo effect that is generally associated with, friendliness, kindness, and altruism. A study on Bolivian Amazon men and women, aged above 16 years, indicates people who smiled or laughed openly during interviews, had higher body-mass index. This was understood from intermediary variables, such as social capital and better self-perceived health among those who smiled very often.

Bolivia, Health aspects, Physiological aspects, Body mass index, Smile, Smiling, Bolivians

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