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Recent research by Smeal’s Lisa Bolton and coauthors reveals the negative impact debt consolidation loan marketing can have on consumer behavior. One-sided appeals made by lenders often over-emphasize the short-term benefits of lower monthly payments, while glossing over the considerable downside of longer re-payment periods and more total interest paid. In order to better respond to the marketing tactics used by lenders, consumers need to arm themselves with a solid understanding of not only how and why loans work, but also how and why particular lenders act as they do.
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Although there are obvious benefits associated with constructing more environmentally friendly buildings, an ongoing study from the Penn State Smeal College of Business asks whether or not “greenness” is priced in the market, and if so, how that price is determined. Findings show the effect that green labeling has on price differentials in Tokyo’s housing market, and what the possible implications are for green real estate elsewhere.
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Lance Ferris, professor of management and organization, and coauthors examine the impact that supervisor mistreatment has on employees who have a high degree of acceptance for unequal power distribution within organizations. While it’s suggested that their level of tolerance is a good thing because it helps them deal with abuse from their superiors, research shows that these individuals are more likely to mimic the abusive behavior, leading to strife between them and their fellow co-workers.
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