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The bright but right view? A new type of evidence on entrepreneurial optimism [PDF]

, 2014
Existing empirical evidence suggests that entrepreneurs are optimists, a finding researchers often interpret as evidence of a behavioral bias in entrepreneurial decision-making.
Bengtsson, Ola, Ekeblom, Daniel
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Dividend Guidance to Manage Analyst Dividend Expectations [PDF]

, 2018
Using a sample of dividend payers from 12 European countries, we document that managers guide analyst dividend expectations to avoid reporting dividends below the consensus forecast. Specifically, we show that dividend guidance predicts (1) a substantial
Bilinski, P., Lyssimachou, D.
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Deciphering Intricacies in Directional CO2 Conversion From Electrolysis to CO2 Batteries

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
This review will delve into the inherent connections and distinctions of CO2‐directed conversion in ECO2RR and CO2 batteries, in terms of product types, catalyst selection, catalytic mechanisms, and electrochemical performances, while proposing a benchmarking framework for the evaluation of CO2 batteries and innovative CO2 battery configurations for ...
Changfan Xu, Huaping Zhao, Lizhuang Chen, Weidong Shi, Guosheng Shao, Yong Lei   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

In- and Out-Group Effects on Social Perception and Empathy in Cocaine Use Disorder

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
Earlier research revealed that cocaine users display impairments in emotional but not necessarily in cognitive empathy. However, no study to date has tested whether empathy is generally altered or whether impairments are restricted to specific social ...
Tatjana Aue, Ann-Kathrin Kexel, Bruno Kluwe-Schiavon, Stephanie Bührer, Markus R. Baumgartner, Leila M. Soravia, Boris B. Quednow, Boris B. Quednow   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Accounting for Substitution: Improving Estimates of GHG Reductions From Cattle‐Based Product Demand Shifts

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Estimates of reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from lower demand for cattle‐based products must account for substitution effects. This study collected data through two surveys—one on ground beef and another on dairy milk—to evaluate substitution effects and potential GHG reductions.
Brandon R. McFadden, Sara Gardner Hedgecock, Lawton L. Nalley, Alvaro Durand‐Morat, Aaron Shew, Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

OPTIMIZATION BIAS IN ENERGY-BASED STRUCTURE PREDICTION [PDF]

Journal of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, 2013
Physics-based computational approaches to predicting the structure of macromolecules such as proteins are gaining increased use, but there are remaining challenges. In the current work, it is demonstrated that in energy-based prediction methods, the degree of optimization of the sampled structures can influence the prediction results.
openaire   +2 more sources

Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková, Michiel van Dijk, Robert M'Barek, Hans van Meijl, Tomas Ratinger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Look ma(rket), No Hands! Optimism Bias and Illusion of Control in Finance Professionals [PDF]

, 2014
The optimism bias is the tendency to judge one’s own risk as less than the risk of others. In the present study we found that also finance professionals (N = 60) displayed an optimism bias when forecasting the return of an investment made by ...
Colangelo, Giovanni, Ferrante, Donatella, Marcatto, Francesco   +2 more
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Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

The Impacts of Health and Environmental Information Nudges on Meat Choices: Where Does Goat Meat Fit?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Amidst a recent surge in US goat meat imports to meet growing demand, this study contributes to the meat demand literature by examining consumer preferences for goat meat, a relatively healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to other popular meats.
Binod Khanal, Sunil P. Dhoubhadel, Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr.   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source