Using a large survey panel that connects household shopping behavior with individual health information, this paper documents correlations between self reported depression and the size and composition of shopping baskets. First, we find that roughly 16% of individuals report suffering from...

Despite extensive research on retailers’ price responses to demand shocks, much less is known about their non-price adjustments. Using heterogeneity in timing, location, and magnitude of income/wealth shocks associated with the 2008 Great Recession, we explore how U.S. retail stores adjusted...

The economic crisis in the EU had severe impacts not only on the performance of the domestic economy but also on the living standard for the citizens. The extended spread of this crisis resulted in limitation in the disposable income and significant negative changes have taken place with...

1. Introduction: What is the Value of Your Customers? -- 2.The VARIED Tasks of the Customer Asset -- 3.The Customer Asset Approach -- 4. Who Is The Customer Assets Approach For? -- 5. Applying the Customer Asset -- 6.Communication about the Customer Asset -- 7.Conclusion -- 8. References.