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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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Business economics Competitive markets Information Failure

Comparative Advantage and Platform Power: The Economics Driving the Rise of Digital Commerce

Published on June 26, 2025

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Business economics Competitive markets Innovation & Technology

SaaS and the Subscription Economy: How Cloud Software Is Reshaping Business Competition and Market Concentration

Published on June 20, 2025

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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

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

Published on June 10, 2025

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Competitive markets Information Failure Innovation & Technology

Comparative Advantage and Content Specialisation in the Age of Generative Search

Published on June 10, 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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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Demand Uncertainty and the Value of Flexible Storage Capacity

Published on May 29, 2025

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Behavioural economics Business economics Competitive markets

Risk Management and the Economics of Dedicated Proxy Infrastructure

Published on May 25, 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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