Owen Rust - Economics Online (Page 5)

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

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

Is rapid trading on free investing apps the result of gamification of finance?

Behavioral Economics and the Gamification of Finance: How Apps Like Robinhood Influence Trading Behavior

Published on March 18, 2025

Many streaming services offer access to an entire library rather than individual movies or TV show seasons.

Business economics

The Economics of Subscription Models: Why Businesses Prefer Recurring Revenue Over One-Time Sales

Published on March 17, 2025

Thanks to rapidly-adjustable websites and apps, airlines can engage in dynamic pricing.

Price Discrimination in the Airline Industry: How Airlines Maximize Revenue Through Dynamic Pricing

Published on March 11, 2025