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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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Economies of Scope
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Economies of Scope

Published on June 19, 2024

Diminishing Marginal Benefit
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Diminishing Marginal Benefit

Published on June 16, 2024

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Disintermediation and the Rise of Learning Platforms in the Workplace

Published on June 13, 2024

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Fiscal Competition and the Rise of Golden Visa Programs

Published on June 13, 2024

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The Red Queen Effect in Digital Tools: Why Low-Moat Services Must Run Just to Stay in Place

Published on June 10, 2024

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Navigating the Learning Curve: Why AI Helper Firms Thrive in Early-Stage Markets

Published on June 08, 2024

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Revealed Preference Theory and the Minecraft Economy: What Young Gamers Are Telling Us

Published on June 08, 2024

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Labor Arbitrage and the Rise of Hybrid Staffing Models in Global IT

Published on June 06, 2024

Inferior Commodity
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Inferior Commodity

Published on June 05, 2024

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Tax Arbitrage and Fiscal Competition: How Entrepreneurs Use Jurisdictional Differences to Optimize Taxes

Published on June 01, 2024

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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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