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Online gamers can spend significant sums of money through in-game purchases, raising questions about behavioral nudges and gaming.

The Free-to-Play Game Economy: Selling Pixels for Billions

Today's gamers can make purchases within video games themselves, buying lives, equipment, appearance packages, etc. How much economic impact does this online market have, and should we be concerned about the potential for online gaming addiction?...
5 min read
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Bringing Wellness Home: How Economic Shifts Are Transforming Consumer Behavior

Published on January 28, 2024

The Economics of Incentivized Internet Activity: A Case Study in Modern Economic Principles

The Economics of Incentivized Internet Activity: A Case Study in Modern Economic Principles

Published on January 26, 2024

Shaping Economies: The Impact of VPNs in Nations with Restricted Internet

Shaping Economies: The Impact of VPNs in Nations with Restricted Internet

Published on January 24, 2024

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Competitive markets

The Resilience of Human Instruction: Examining the Economic Principle of Comparative Advantage

Published on January 23, 2024

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Business economics Managing the economy Competitive markets

Social Media Views as a Liquid Store of Value: Analyzing the Role of Network Effects

Published on January 20, 2024

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Behavioural economics Managing the economy

The Ripple Effect of Microlending on Economic Growth: A Study Through the Lens of the Multiplier Effect

Published on January 20, 2024

A person with an umbrella stands between a charging bull and bear, symbolizing market volatility.

What Happens After You Sell Your Shares on the Stock Market? Understanding the Settlement Process

Published on January 18, 2024

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Fear and Greed: The Emotional Side of Market Behavior

Published on January 18, 2024

A Decade of Economic Engineering: Lessons for Job Creation in the UK

A Decade of Economic Engineering: Lessons for Job Creation in the UK

Published on January 17, 2024

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The Principle of Substitution: How Browser-Based Services Are Outcompeting Application-Based Businesses

Published on January 16, 2024

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Thousands of content creators post daily on YouTube, TikTok, and other social media sites in hopes of "going viral."

The Economics of “Going Viral”: Attention as a Scarce Resource

They say that everyone wants to be famous. Today, virtually anyone can, thanks to social media. However, there are high costs of trying to master the algorithms to create the most desirable content. What are the economic costs and benefits of trying to "go viral" online?...
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