Exposure to pyrethroids, a significant class of the most widely used agricultural chemicals, has been associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the underlying mechanisms of pyrethroid-induced Parkinsonism remain unknown. In this study, we focused on...

Results from a large sample of individual Chinese investors demonstrate that they were more likely to trade stocks for short-term speculation after experiencing trauma such as natural disasters, serious illness, or death in their immediate family. They exhibited higher impulsivity, a greater...

Tax revenue recycling schemes are key to realizing the "double dividend" of the carbon tax. However, few researchers have analyzed the policy effect of tax revenue recycling schemes dynamically from the perspective of an industry-differentiated carbon tax. This paper investigates the economic...

This study seeks to determine if body image disturbance and eating disorders that have plagued Western women are now becoming more common in Asia as well. Additionally, it attempts to examine perceptions of the impact of models in advertising in both cultures. The third person effect which...

We point to a fundamental inconsistency in the emerging market strategies of multinational firms. On the one hand, they seek billions of new consumers in the emerging markets of China, India, Indonesia, and Latin America; on the other, their marketing programs are scarcely adapted for these...

A system of exchange for marketing pharmaceuticals to developing countries is described, identifying the key conflicts among its constituents. A research agenda for marketing is suggested, involving both systemic characteristics and exchange behaviours. A framework for public policy appropriate...

A consumer's prior evaluation of an advertised brand is hypothesized to moderate the effectiveness of humor in advertising. Further, cognitive responses are hypothesized as mediators of the impact of humorous ads on brand attitude. The results support the hypothesized moderator role of prior...