Thursday, October 29, 2026

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SMU researchers find U.S. jobs more stressful but offer more autonomy

Researchers at SMU's Department of Economics co-authored a study analyzing U.S. job characteristics from 2008 to 2025. They found psychological demands in the average job rose 1.5% while decision latitude increased 3%,…

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