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Firms want to capture your attention so they can advertise their goods and services to you, seeking more sales.

Attention Markets and the Allocation of Cognitive Scarcity

When you go online, your attention is highly coveted by advertisers. There are attention markets where firms pay considerable sums to capture consumers' attention for ads. What are the economic implications of these markets?...
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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Information Asymmetry and the Rise of Expat-Focused Real Estate Brokerages

Published on June 13, 2025

Singapore skyline at dusk. The lights of skyscrapers are glowing and reflecting on the water, while the sun sets behind the buildings.
Business economics Information Failure Competitive markets Global economics

Transaction Cost Economics and Company Registration in Singapore: Why Institutions Matter

Published on June 12, 2025

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Market Failure Competitive markets Managing the economy Business economics

The Supply and Demand of Deposits: Why San Diego CD Rates Differ from the National Average

Published on June 11, 2025

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Business economics Competitive markets Innovation & Technology

Comparative Advantage in the Digital Coordination Economy: How Specialisation Evolves as Transaction Costs Fall

Published on June 10, 2025

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Business economics

Reducing Transaction Costs Through Effective Document Management Systems

Published on June 06, 2025

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Market Failure Business economics

Transaction Cost Economics and The Demise of Wire Transfers

Published on June 06, 2025

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Business economics Market Failure Behavioural economics

Information Economics and Signaling: Why Referral Marketing Works in Markets with Imperfect Information

Published on June 05, 2025

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Business economics Global economics Market Failure

The Market for Sustainable Goods: Pigouvian Taxation, Plastics and Waste

Published on June 03, 2025

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Business economics Managing the economy

Why Capital Moves to Switzerland

Published on June 03, 2025

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Economies of Scale and the Growth of Online K–12 Learning Platforms

Published on May 31, 2025

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Amazon vs SpaceX: Capital, Infrastructure, and the New Space Race

The $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar was more than just an expansion deal for Amazon — it was part of a broader investment strategy...
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