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Topic: consumer behavior

Empty shelves are visible at a Target store on March 13, 2020 in San Rafael, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Psychology behind consumer stockpiling

Xiaodan Pan, Benny Mantin, Martin Dresner - The Conversation
(AP/David Zalubowski)

Want better tips? Go for gold

Na Young Lee - The Conversation
Matt Little, of St. Charles, Mo., tries on duck waders at Cabella's in Hazelwood, Mo., on Black Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. (Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) (AP)

Black Friday shoppers behaving badly

Jaeha Lee - The Conversation
Daisy Ridley as Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (Disney/Lucasfilm)

Secret behind the new "Star Wars" films

Subimal Chatterjee - The Conversation
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Gas prices over $3.00 are displayed at an Arco gas station (Getty/Justin Sullivan)

Poorer families hurt by expensive gas

Keith A. Spencer
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