Detroit, China
Chinese investors are buying up much of the bankrupt city's real estate. What might this mean for the future of the country Detroit is often used to symbolize?
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Wealthier Neighborhoods Breed Materialistic Residents
New research finds residents of well-to-do neighborhoods—especially those who are younger and relatively poorer—tend to spend compulsively and manage their money unwisely.
Dressing for Success Sometimes Means Defying the Norm
New research suggests non-traditional sartorial choices can signal autonomy and a high level of status.
What Are You Worth as a Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram User?
With the rise of the invisible economy, the value of social media companies is judged less on their products than on their ability to attract users like you.
When Commercial Fishermen Get Together to Recite Poetry
Ever year, hundreds of commercial fishermen gather in Astoria, Oregon, to present their poems and talk about an industry in flux.
The Staggering Costs of Kickbacks, Bribery, and Theft in the Military
The structure of the military means that when people high up in the chain of command aren’t held responsible for the crimes they commit, that message will quickly ripple down the ranks.
Are Bloody Slasher Movies Good for Product Placement?
New research suggests handing the axe-murderer a Coca-Cola.
How Digital Currencies Led to the Biggest Money Laundering Case Ever
And how Bitcoin is learning from the mistakes of those that came before it so it can avoid the same fate.
How ‘House Hunters’ Explains America
It turns out you can learn a whole lot about this country by watching six different couples try to buy a home.