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Today, firms use massive sets of data just as they would any other factor of production.

Data as Capital: Rethinking the Factors of Production

In the past quarter-century, digital data has become a new factor of production, allowing firms to create new products, communicate with suppliers and retailers, and advertise to customers. How does data affect firms' value, and how will it affect macro-level economic growth?...
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The Debt Funds Strategy for High Liquidity and Safety

Published on February 17, 2025

The Economics of Startup Fundraising: Why Market Structure Matters

The Economics of Startup Fundraising: Why Market Structure Matters

Published on February 17, 2025

Asset Utilisation and the Economics of Equipment Sharing in Capital-Intensive Industries

Asset Utilisation and the Economics of Equipment Sharing in Capital-Intensive Industries

Published on February 17, 2025

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Externalities and Climate Policy: The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

Published on February 15, 2025

Oil rigs remain popular due to continued public concerns of renewable energy being less reliable.

Elasticity of Demand and the Global Energy Transition: A Case Study on Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables

Published on February 15, 2025

Game Theory in Trade Negotiations: Lessons from the US-China Trade War

Game Theory in Trade Negotiations: Lessons from the US-China Trade War

Published on February 15, 2025

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The Impact of Opportunity Cost in Public Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of High-Speed Rail in California

Published on February 15, 2025

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The Economic Cost of Medical Negligence: How Healthcare Failures Impact Individuals and the Economy

Published on February 15, 2025

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Human Capital Theory and Skill Compression: How Visual Tools Lower Barriers in Financial Markets

Published on February 14, 2025

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Comparative Advantage in the Modern Era: The Impact of Free Trade on Developing Economies

Published on February 13, 2025

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If AI software scans you and decides you want the product more than average, should it be able to charge you more money?

AI Price Discrimination and the End of the “Uniform Price”

Sellers have long wished to be able to charge higher prices to customers who are willing and able to pay more. Now, with AI software, sellers may finally have the ability to quickly and accurately analyze customers' willingness to pay. Is this ethical?...
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