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Consumer behavior
Richard Thaler wins Nobel for work in behavioral economics
Oct 9, 2017
The Nobel committee said Thaler’s work shows how human traits affect individual decisions and market outcomes.
Courtesy of the University of Chicago
"What's a department store, Dad?"
Aug 14, 2015
The street-side retailers lost their cultural dominance; now they're losing sales.
Your groceries are still shrinking
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Jenny Ament
Aug 7, 2015
It's not an optical illusion. We're paying more for less.
For many, rebates are worth jumping through some hoops
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Jim Burress
Feb 9, 2015
Customers often use a rebate to justify buying something they want anyway.
Consumer confidence on the rise at year's end
Dec 30, 2014
“People expect the economy to improve, and their personal finances to improve."
With gas prices down, we're buying more SUVs
Nov 4, 2014
Car buyers are impulsive, but not necessarily 'dumb.'
For public good, not for profit.
Do consumers have to shop to save the economy?
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 15, 2014
Kai discusses the week that was.
Things your dad likes: Tools, electronics, crackers
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Shea Huffman
Jun 13, 2014
A list of favorite brands of fathers confirms every male stereotype.
PODCAST: The shoppers who never showed
May 13, 2014
China wrangles with its credit bubble. And a look at cities that give budget power directly to citizens.