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![Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/accounting-square-copy.jpg)
Fraud plays a surprising role in the accounting labor force, according to new research from the University of Florida.
![Stay ahead of the carve](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/carved-pumpkin_square.jpg)
If it's Halloween season, it's time for a pumpkin: tips on purchasing, carving or eating
![Floridian consumer sentiment retreats as perceptions of personal economic conditions decline](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/Sept-Graphs.jpg)
Consumer sentiment in Florida dropped 1.2 points in September to 66.3, down from a revised figure of 67.5 in August. Similarly, national sentiment declined 1.4 points.
![How valuable are online product recommendations to consumers?](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/reviews-square-resized.jpg)
New research from the University of Florida proposes a novel method of measuring the value consumers derive from online recommendation systems.
![Niger coup explained](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/shutterstock_2334634967.jpg)
Leonardo Villalon, a political scientist and West African expert at the University of Florida, explains the Niger coup and breaks down its global impact in this one-minute video.
![Investors less likely to sell losing stocks when entire portfolio is at a loss](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/stock-square.jpg)
New University of Florida research highlights that one of the most well-known stock-level investor behaviors, the disposition effect, is strongly moderated by portfolio-level outcomes.
![Florida-grown foods are perfect addition to your tailgate party this football season](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/shutterstock_2061232172_tailgate_square.jpg)
UF experts say don't forget Florida-grown foods in your tailgating spreads
![Floridian consumer sentiment creeps higher as inflation continues to decline](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/Aug-Graphs-RESIZED.jpg)
Consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up eight-tenths of a point in August to 67.6 from a revised figure of 66.8 in July. Meanwhile, national sentiment dropped 2.1 points.
![Incentivized online reviews inflate product ratings, sales, even when disclosed](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/08/Reviews-square.jpeg)
Consumers are still duped by paid reviews even if reviewers disclose their payment.
![Floridian sentiment drops, in contrast with national consumer outlook](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/08/July-Graphs-resized.jpg)
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2.1 points in July to 66.8, down from a revised figure of 68.9 in June. The decline contrasts with national consumer sentiment, which surged over seven points.