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Masculinity Over Money? The Hidden Barrier Keeping Men Out of Top Occupations
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 15, 2025 – As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in healthcare, education and other “feminine” industries surges. But despite strong salaries and job security, men remain reluctant to enter these fields. Why? Groundbreaking new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has the answer – and a solution.

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New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.

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Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect
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With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Leaves Global Trade in Tatters

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Leaves Global Trade in Tatters

US News & World Report, March 4, 2022

Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling to overcome pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions.

Decision Science Digest: March 8, 2022

Decision Science Digest: March 8, 2022

Journal Paper, March 8, 2022
  • Being Popular on Dating Apps May Hinder Your Chances at Finding Your Perfect Match (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • New Research Says Online Ratings Are a Better Predictor of Restaurant Failures Than Traditional Metrics (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • New Model Identifies Where to Put Bikes Lanes Resulting in a Drastic Reduction in Cycling Fatalities (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • Online Stores and Brick-and-Mortars Can Co-exist: How a Partnership Can Help Both Businesses Flourish (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)

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