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Thanks to APIs, many programmers can create add-ons and extensions to existing software.

API Economies and the Modularization of Production

Thirty years ago, you had to buy entirely new software when your current program became obsolete. Today, you can download an extension, patch, or upgrade. Thanks to APIs, application programming interfaces, these "modular" additions to software can come from virtually anywhere....
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Utility and Consumer Surplus in the Age of Retail CFD Index Trading

Utility and Consumer Surplus in the Age of Retail CFD Index Trading

Published on May 20, 2025

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Behavioural economics Competitive markets Business economics

How Purchasing Power Parity Explains the Boom in International Retirement Services

Published on May 15, 2025

Modern data centres and cloud infrastructure have become essential economic assets, supporting digital services, AI development, and global information flows.

GPU Futures Could Turn Computing Power Into a Tradable Commodity

Published on May 14, 2025

Risk Premiums and the Economics of Unsecured Business Lending

Risk Premiums and the Economics of Unsecured Business Lending

Published on May 14, 2025

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Apple’s Leadership Shift Signals a Strategic Pivot to AI

Published on May 12, 2025

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Behavioural economics Competitive markets Business economics

Information Asymmetry and Retail Participation in CFD Trading

Published on May 10, 2025

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How Legacy Industrial Groups Are Adapting to the Circular Economy

Published on May 09, 2025

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Behavioural economics Business economics

Scarcity and Luxury Pricing in Antarctic Tourism

Published on May 08, 2025

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AI Advertising and the Erosion of Consumer Trust

Published on May 07, 2025

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Investing in Gold: A Strategic Asset Backed by Data and Demand

Published on May 03, 2025

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Although increasingly popular, AI still makes serious mistakes...which could cost companies big bucks in damages.

The Economics of AI Hallucinations and Error Costs

To save money on labor, many companies want to use AI to automate basic office functions, from customer service to research. However, AI is prone to making mistakes that are confidently presented as accurate facts. What are the economic implications of unchecked AI use by companies?...
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