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Many consumers purchase multiple Internet subscription services and forget to cancel ones they no longer use.

Buy It Now, Pay Forever? The Economics of Subscription Overload

Many consumers purchase several subscription services and fail to properly budget for them, leading to broken budgets. How does "subscription overload" affect our budgeting and spending, and why do firms push subscription models so heavily?...
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Black Thursday

Published on January 16, 2025

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Global Trade in the Age of Deglobalization - Is the World Turning Inward?

Published on January 07, 2025

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Theory of Absolute Advantage

Published on December 18, 2024

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Expansionary Monetary Policy

Published on December 17, 2024

The Shift to Electric Vehicles: Europe’s Strategic Challenges and Opportunities
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The Shift to Electric Vehicles: Europe’s Strategic Challenges and Opportunities

Published on December 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Pursuit of Mineral Resources and Regional Influence
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Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Pursuit of Mineral Resources and Regional Influence

Published on December 14, 2024

Introduction to BRICS+: Economic and Political Evolution
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Introduction to BRICS+: Economic and Political Evolution

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Evaluating the France Très Haut Débit Plan: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Prospects
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Evaluating the France Très Haut Débit Plan: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Published on December 10, 2024

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Diverging Inflation Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of the Eurozone and the United States

Published on December 07, 2024

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The Evolution and Challenges of the Circular Economy: From Utopia to Reality

Published on December 05, 2024

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When consumers can make more small transactions instead of single large transactions, they tend to spend more money overall.

Microtransactions and the Psychology of Spending

Psychology helps explain why consumers are likely to spend more money in total when they can make many small transactions instead of fewer large transactions. Why is this the case, and what can consumers do to limit overspending?...
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