When the economy looks uncertain, nonessential spending goes out the window. People begin to focus more on their necessary monthly bills in order to shore up finances and prepare for the unexpected.

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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We propose a dynamic model of consumer behavior under limited self-control, emphasizing the fatiguing nature of self-regulation. The ...

We asked a global group of entrepreneurs, business leaders and academics to assess consumer behavior and what it could mean for the coming year and beyond. By The New York Times This feature is part ...

Consumers are attracted to crowds in stores, but they are not likely to buy something from a crowded location, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. Authors Sam K. Hui (New ...