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More and more people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship and relationships, raising economic and ethical debates.

The Economics of Loneliness: Markets for Companionship

As AI companions become increasingly popular, serious questions are raised about the implications of "subscribing" to digital friendships. Should we be concerned about people entering AI relationships?...
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Definitions Competitive markets

Cobweb Theory in Economics

Published on August 04, 2024

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Definitions Business economics

Actuarial Science vs. Economics

Published on August 04, 2024

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Definitions Global economics

Economic Defeatism

Published on August 04, 2024

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Forex Trading Business economics

Trading Platforms Offering More Bespoke Services As Competition Increases

Published on August 03, 2024

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Business economics

Small Business Share of Global Economy Grows As Ecommerce Barriers Decrease

Published on August 03, 2024

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Definitions Factors of production

Economic Rent Definition

Published on August 03, 2024

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Behavioural economics Business economics

Hedonic Pricing and Consumer Surplus in the Experience Economy: Why We Hire a Chef

Published on August 03, 2024

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Competitive markets

Global Brands Increasing Their Respective Market Share on Demand Due to Paid Traffic Campaigns

Published on August 02, 2024

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Definitions Business economics

Average Variable Costs in Economics

Published on August 02, 2024

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Definitions Business economics

Historical Cost Principle

Published on August 02, 2024

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Some remote workers are accused of time theft for only working a portion of their expected working hours.

The Economics of Time Theft: Productivity, Surveillance, and Remote Work

Is it cost-effective for companies with lots of remote workers to actively monitor them through "bossware" that tracks their online activities? Research shows that some monitoring can boost productivity, but too much can cause workers to rebel....
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