Economics Online (Page 4)

Workers in the gig economy have lots of flexibility regarding when and how much they work, but what about job and wage security?

The Gig Economy, Labour Market Flexibility and Monopsony Power

Published on June 16, 2026

Managing the economy

Payment Terms Are Prices: The Economics of Supplier Credit

Published on June 12, 2026

Operating systems and software suites are bundles of programs consolidated into one package.

Platform Envelopment and Predatory Bundling in Digital Markets

Published on June 08, 2026

Open source code is available to everyone, who can edit the code for their individual software needs.

The Economics of Open Source Software and Public Good Provision

Published on June 02, 2026

Bronze statue of Lady Justice wearing a blindfold and holding balanced scales, symbolizing fairness, impartiality, and the legal system, against a neutral background.

Understanding Cost Barriers in Legal Services

Published on June 01, 2026

silver market

finance Commodities Investing

Portfolio Diversification and Modern Portfolio Theory: How Does Silver Help Us Understand the Potential Efficient Frontier?

Published on May 30, 2026

A couple staring at the sea leaning on a guard rail.

What Is the Economic Impact of Divorce on Households?

Published on May 18, 2026

Thanks to APIs, many programmers can create add-ons and extensions to existing software.

API Economies and the Modularization of Production

Published on May 18, 2026

Although increasingly popular, AI still makes serious mistakes...which could cost companies big bucks in damages.

The Economics of AI Hallucinations and Error Costs

Published on May 18, 2026

Competitive markets Innovation & Technology

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

Published on May 18, 2026