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The $19 Strawberry That Went Viral. The Egg Prices Everyone’s Talking About. An Expert Explains Why

Grocery prices have become a hot topic in 2025, reflecting both real financial stress and broader concerns about economic stability. Associate Professor Uma Karmarkar explains the psychology behind our strong reactions to rising food costs.

July 22, 2025

New Research Debunks Fears of Supermarket Surge Pricing with Electronic Shelf Labels

New Research Debunks Fears of Supermarket Surge Pricing with Electronic Shelf Labels

UC San Diego study offers a critical piece of evidence—digital pricing technology is not leading to higher prices at checkout

July 22, 2025

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Congressional Stock Trading Severely Undermines Public Trust and Compliance with the Law

When the voting public is exposed to reports of lawmakers' stock trades, it erodes the perceived legitimacy of Congress across party lines.

May 20, 2025

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Food Waste is a Major Contributor to Climate Change. What Are the Solutions?

Robert Sanders, assistant professor of marketing and analytics at the Rady School of Management, explains the major impacts that food going to landfills has on our warming planet.

April 17, 2025

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Earnings News Cause Immediate Stock Price Jumps, Sometimes Moving Whole Market

UC San Diego research highlights that earnings news don’t just impact individual stocks—they also affect the prices of similar companies and occasionally, the overall market index.

March 18, 2025

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Scholars Accused of Sexual Misconduct Are Cited Less After Allegations Come to Light

UC San Diego findings also reveal that scholars accused of scientific misconduct face no significant citation decreases.

March 5, 2025

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The Science of Shopping

Neuroeconomist Uma Karmarkar explains what happens in the brain when we buy.

December 9, 2024