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Tips from negotiation experts for truly happy holidays

  • Written by Rachel Croson, Dean, College of Social Science; MSU Foundation Professor of Economics, Michigan State University
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I had the most awesome Thanksgiving this year.

My husband took our two boys, ages 8 and 10, to his family’s celebration, and I had five days of uninterrupted sleep, fun with friends and grownup time. Don’t get me wrong; I love my husband’s family and I believe that holidays are important opportunities for...

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