Monthly Archives: June 2011

Making $400/hour look cheap

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin

Ever wanted to have Gary Becker advise you on the costs and benefits of committing embezzlement? Or Steve Levitt recommend whether you should walk or drive home after a bottle of wine? Now you can. A new business, Expert Insight, … Continue reading →

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The price of a smile

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

This research from Bangor University (via Lucy Tobin at the Guardian) has worked out how much a smile is worth. Turns out it’s a third of a penny. So if you want to increase your profits, retailers, simply tell your … Continue reading →

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Pricing #fail

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

From Failblog, via Marginal Revolution – an amazing new pricing strategy.

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