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More and more people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship and relationships, raising economic and ethical debates.

The Economics of Loneliness: Markets for Companionship

As AI companions become increasingly popular, serious questions are raised about the implications of "subscribing" to digital friendships. Should we be concerned about people entering AI relationships?...
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Reputation Economics and Signaling Theory: Why “Made in Germany” Dominates the Global Baby Formula Market

Published on April 24, 2024

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Piggybacking on Brand Value: The Economics of Free Riding in the Accessory Market

Published on April 23, 2024

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Market Efficiency and the Role of Technology in Transforming the Tourism Industry

Published on April 22, 2024

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Interest Rate Parity: The Economic Principle That Anchors Currency Values

Published on April 22, 2024

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Path Dependence in Finance Education: Why Curriculum Change Lags Behind Market Innovation

Published on April 20, 2024

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Applying the Efficient Frontier: How Diversification Enhances Crypto’s Role in Modern Portfolios

Published on April 19, 2024

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Incentives Matter: How Academic Economists Respond to the Market of Ideas

Published on April 19, 2024

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Marginal Cost and Marginal Benefit in Digital Advertising: How Ad Format Choices Reflect Core Economic Principles

Published on March 31, 2024

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Creative Destruction in Action: How Adobe’s DIY Tools Reflect Schumpeter’s Economic Principle

Published on March 29, 2024

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Economic Efficiency and Inventory Turnover: How Grocery Stores Use Just-in-Time (JIT) Systems to Reduce Costs and Waste

Published on March 27, 2024

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Some remote workers are accused of time theft for only working a portion of their expected working hours.

The Economics of Time Theft: Productivity, Surveillance, and Remote Work

Is it cost-effective for companies with lots of remote workers to actively monitor them through "bossware" that tracks their online activities? Research shows that some monitoring can boost productivity, but too much can cause workers to rebel....
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