Women who reported higher levels of intrasexual competition also spent more days in the sun with the aim of getting a tan. This finding supports the idea that rivalry between women may drive behaviors aimed at enhancing physical attractiveness, even when those behaviors come with health risks.
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New study links women’s tanning habits to romantic self-perception and rivalry with other women
Women with higher self-perceived romantic value tend to have less positive attitudes toward sunbed use, while women with higher intrasexual competition tend to spend more time tanning, according to new research
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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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