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One’s Ability to Make Money Develops Before Birth
Researchers from the Higher School of Economics have shown how the level of perinatal testosterone, the sex hormone, impacts a person’s earnings in life.
Marriage Can Shape Self-perception
Once married, women tend to feel better off financially, while men report higher respect from others.
Homebrew or Homemade Wine: What Russians Choose
Consumers of homemade alcohol stay true to their preferences.
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Hormone Levels Influence Demand for Financial Services
New findings by HSE researchers indicate that prenatal testosterone exposure can influence an individual's financial behaviour, such as the use of bank cards, deposit accounts, loans and insurance.
Employers Increasingly Find Employees Online
Online job search is found to be more effective than personal connections half of the time.
Small Business Employees' Top Concerns
Employees of small and medium-sized businesses (SME) report low self-confidence and little motivation for professional development.
Voluntary Health Insurance Serves the Healthy and Wealthy
Voluntary health insurance schemes tend to enhance access to healthcare for those who are not much in need.
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Personal Relations Help Find a Job
Over half of Russians find jobs with the help of their families and friends.
Longitudinal Files Update
The Higher School of Economics and Demoscope have updated longitudinal files which now also contain data from 2015, both for the individual data (adults and children) and for the household data.
Higher Wage Expectations Can Bring Higher Wages
According to HSE researchers, the higher a job applicant's wage expectations, the more likely they are to earn a higher wage in their next job.