Economics Online

Fast food restaurants with electronic menus have the ability to change prices rapidly, known as surge pricing.

Surge Pricing and the Ethics of Real-Time Markets

Published on April 19, 2025

Many young people dream of being able to make a living from posting digital content on social media.

The Creator Economy: Why Attention Is the New Currency

Published on April 19, 2025

By producing, distributing, advertising, selling, and servicing its own vehicles, most major automakers are vertically integrated.

How Vertical Integration Is Reshaping Consumer Markets

Published on April 19, 2025

Online shopping has become the dominant medium thanks to convenient platforms like Amazon and Walmart

Platform Economics and the Power of Scale: Why Big Tech Keeps Getting Bigger

Published on April 11, 2025

NYC Times Square at night with cars flashing by and a crowd on the sidewalk.

Managing the economy

Pigovian Taxes and Urban Mobility: Economic Implications of New York's $9 Congestion Toll

Published on April 05, 2025

The ease of linking Apple products for digital use is part of a network effect that increases its popularity.

Network Effects and the Rise of Big Tech: Analyzing Market Dominance in the Digital Economy

Published on April 01, 2025

When shopping online, could you be charged a personalized price based on an AI analysis of your income and habits?

Price Discrimination in the Digital Age: How Companies Maximize Profits Through Personalized Pricing

Published on March 30, 2025

Your airline ticket price can vary considerably based on time of purchase and amount of baggage.

Why Airline Ticket Prices Fluctuate: Understanding Dynamic Pricing Strategies

Published on March 28, 2025

A Zoom or Google Meet video meeting showing many participants on a person's laptop computer.

The Economics of Remote Work: How Labor Markets Are Adjusting to the Post-Pandemic World

Published on March 20, 2025

Gold is a traditional hedge investment, but now is challenged by cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrencies and Inflation Hedging: Can Bitcoin Really Replace Gold?

Published on March 18, 2025