AI offers risk, return goals for big financial portfolios

A new AI program offers specific investment risk and return goals for large-scale portfolios containing hundreds of assets, report researchers.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Aug. 17, 2022 ~4 min

Little perks push docs to give brand name eyedrops

Eye doctors are more likely to prescribe brand name eyedrops after small perks from drug companies, research finds.

Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Aug. 16, 2022 ~7 min


What’s the fairest way to pay artists for streaming music?

Streaming services like Spotify have kickstarted a debate about how musical artists should get paid for their work. New research digs into what's fair.

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
Aug. 11, 2022 ~10 min

Hiding small stuff from your partner is a good thing

A new study finds that keeping some purchases from your significant other might actually get you to invest more in the relationship.

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~6 min

Listen: Is a recession on the way?

Are we heading for a recession? On this podcast episode, an economist explains why he's feeling optimistic—at least for now.

UC Irvine • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~2 min

Bragging can cost you trust when money’s involved

In situations where money's involved, trying to manage people's impression of you by bragging about your abilities can really backfire, researchers find.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~5 min

Cost of insulin in US is ‘catastrophic’ for many

Many people with diabetes in the US spend at least 40% of their postsubsistence income—what is available after paying for food and housing—on insulin.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~8 min

Economist: Abortion bans have dire economic effects

The greatest burden of abortion restrictions will likely fall on low-income women and minorities, says economist Luigi Pistaferri.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~7 min


Disability compensation may improve veterans’ health

Eligibility for disability compensation is associated with substantial reductions in hospitalizations among Vietnam-era military veterans.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
July 18, 2022 ~7 min

2017 law has failed to rein in CEO pay

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, An effort to curb CEO pay, was not effective, research finds.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
July 12, 2022 ~6 min

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