Risk-taking, crime and life expectancy

Risk-taking, crime and life expectancy An interesting new study by Professor Alex Piquero in Dallas found a strong link between the age at which young people imagine they will die and the likelihood that they will commit crimes. Basically youth who expect to not be...

Betting, risk-taking, poverty and stress

Betting, risk-taking, poverty and stress A forthcoming government document  is about to  report a huge surge in spending on betting and gambling in the poorest areas of Britain. Particularly worrying is the high levels of betting using high speed machines  In the 55...

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