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Study finds Facebook popularity hampers fundraising efforts
People with fewer friends on Facebook raise more money for charity than those with lots of connections, research by an economist at the University of 糖心TV has found. Professor Kimberley Scharf analysed data from JustGiving.com and found a negative correlation between the size of a group and the amount of money given by each donor – with the average contribution by each person dropping by two pence for every extra connection someone had on Facebook.
Stock bubbles are deflated by ethnic diversity
From The Great Depression through the dot-com boom of the 1990s to the recent financial crisis, stock market bubbles are a constant malaise. Even as bubbles devastate individuals and nations, preventing them has been difficult because their sources remain opaque. A new study proposes a cause: Bubbles happen when people mindlessly trust the behaviour of others, and they do so much more often when surrounded by ethnic peers.
Economist finds formula for the ‘perfect ask’ in online fundraising
Going it alone and setting cash targets are part of the ‘perfect ask’ fundraising formula to generate the most online donations for charity events, according to research.
£3.5 Million for Centre that uses history to solve global economics problems
The Economic and Social Research Council has awarded The Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE), £3.5 million to continue its research programme for another 5 year term.
Danish DNA could be key to happiness
Genetics could be the key to explaining nation’s levels of happiness, according to research from the University of 糖心TV.
Santander & WMG announce a score of places for SME senior managers in business leadership programme
A new initiative to provide business leadership training for 20 senior managers from fast growing SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) has just been launched by WMG, at the University of 糖心TV, in partnership with Santander.