More stringent occupational licensing is associated with less competition, higher prices, and no increase in demand or consumer satisfaction. Customers often care more about a professional's reviews than the professional's licensing status.
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Consumer Protection in an Online World: An Analysis of Occupational Licensing
(July 2024) - We study the demand and supply implications of occupational licensing using transaction-level data from a large online platform for home improvement services. We find that demand is more responsive to a professional's reviews than to the professional's…
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Microplastics in leave-on cosmetic and personal care products such as sunscreens, moisturisers, hand-sanitizers, deodorants and lipsticks are being overlooked by research and regulators, new research shows.
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Scientists warn of gaps in our understanding of leave-on personal care and cosmetic products
Microplastics in leave-on cosmetic and personal care products are being overlooked by research and regulators, new research shows.
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The top 10% of young free-to-play gamers, aged 10-19, accounted for 61.4% of microtransaction spending, they also showed higher prevalences of gaming and gambling disorders, suggesting the need for protection from potentially exploitative practices Read Full…
💰 Scientists highlight hidden costs of 'free-to-play' videogames, warning players need better protection from microtransactions.
💸 A small minority of players ('heavy spenders') account for the majority of money spent on in-game purchases, with similarities to gambling spending patterns.
🧠 Heavier spending in 'free-to-play' games is linked to higher rates of traits associated with gambling and gaming disorders among young players.
🎮 Researchers propose regulatory measures, including introducing "friction" to interrupt immediate purchases, to better protect vulnerable players, especially children and adolescents.
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💸 A small minority of players ('heavy spenders') account for the majority of money spent on in-game purchases, with similarities to gambling spending patterns.
🧠 Heavier spending in 'free-to-play' games is linked to higher rates of traits associated with gambling and gaming disorders among young players.
🎮 Researchers propose regulatory measures, including introducing "friction" to interrupt immediate purchases, to better protect vulnerable players, especially children and adolescents.
#Gaming #TechNews #Regulation