Latest · 2026CBI Research Technical Paper Series, Vol. 2026, No. 7
Caught in the Net: Patterns and Predictors of Fraud Incidence in Ireland
A broadly nationally representative survey of 2,945 adults mapping consumer fraud journeys: who is targeted, who loses money, and what follows in reporting and recovery. Risky online behaviour is the single strongest predictor of fraud experience, while fraud-specific literacy — not general financial literacy — lowers it.
Key finding · Nationally Representative Survey
1 in 3
adults in Ireland report experiencing fraud, and almost two-thirds of them lost money as a result
Therapy, Mental Health, and Human Capital Accumulation among Adolescent Girls in Uganda
Cluster-RCT evaluating group therapy for depressed adolescents. Initial gains dissipated at 30-month follow-up; unexpected negative effects from cash transfers.
Mitigating Vulnerability: The Role of Risk Warnings, Information Order & Salience in Crypto Assets
An RCT examining how behavioural interventions affect crypto investor risk perception. Ordering warnings after returns information and highlighting volatility increases comprehension by 10–12% among at-risk populations.