Topic: National Bureau Of Economic Research

2 chapters across the catalog

Screwball
Episode 1876 1:19:16 - 1:23:07

1876: Screwball

iPhone Impact on US Fertility Rates and Digital Shopping

A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests the 2007 introduction of the iPhone correlates with a 33% to 52% decline in U.S. fertility rates through 2011. Researchers attribute the decline to less in-person interaction, increased pornography consumption, and lower sexual frequency. Additionally, shoppers are increasingly observed as "phone zombies" using digital apps in grocery stores.

Rats on a Plane
Episode 996 1:55:37 - 2:00:17

996: Rats on a Plane

Moral Self-Licensing, Corporate Social Responsibility Study

A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) programs can lead to increased employee misconduct through "moral self-licensing." The theory posits that when individuals do something perceived as "good," such as wearing a "pussy hat" or supporting a corporate charity, they feel licensed to act selfishly or dishonestly in other areas.