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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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Beyond the Chips: Why Cables, Connectors and Power Networks Matter to AI Growth

Published on May 18, 2026

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Debt Sustainability and Intertemporal Budget Constraints: Development Traps in Belt and Road Financing

Published on March 08, 2026

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Credit Rationing and Information Asymmetry: The Economics Behind Online Micro-Loans

Published on March 02, 2026

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Incomplete Contracts and Complex Requirements: Contract Theory and the Persistence of Bespoke Website Design Services

Published on February 20, 2026

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Comparative Advantage and Specialization in Execution: Ricardo’s Law Applied to SaaS Development

Published on February 03, 2026

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Bounded Rationality and Behavioral Frictions: Why Simple Digital Tools Outcompete “Built-In” Features

Published on January 30, 2026

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Adaptive Learning as Bayesian Updating: Decision Theory in Modern Test Prep

Published on September 18, 2025

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

Published on June 13, 2025

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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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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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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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