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Bonus afterglow led to boosted sales revenues and greater customer satisfaction across the board, research carried over three years shows.
College students hit the hay earlier and sleep longer when they’re offered a modest monetary incentive. But can a little extra cash really make good sleeping habits last?
How can we help pregnant women quit smoking, for their health and that of their unborn child, when substitutes and other methods seem less effective during this period?
14% of Australians aged 18-49 are unwilling to get vaccinated, and almost 15% are unsure.
Solar power doesn’t have to be just for the wealthy anymore. With the right kind of financial incentives, households at all income levels can benefit from affordable clean energy.
Policy-makers and public health officials would be wise to consider a modern, data-driven approach and incentives to encourage people to adhere to safety measures in the COVID-19 era.
Research shows small financial incentives for doing maths homework can increase maths achievement. But this raises some tricky ethical questions.
In choosing not to impose restrictions on bonuses and commissions, the government left untouched the incentives for inappropriate financial advice and lending decisions.
‘Healthy child’ vouchers and increased taxation could help tackle the childhood obesity problem.
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