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An Amazon package, which can often be returned for no cost if the customer is dissatisfied.

The Shadow Cost of Free Returns: E-Commerce and the Reverse Logistics Crisis

Consumers love free returns, which are increasingly common in the online retail industry. But what are the hidden costs to society behind allowing consumers to return products and get all of their money back?...
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Sunlit apartment building with fire escapes, featuring a "For Rent" sign; the facade displays a mix of shadows and light.

The Principle of Comparative Statics in Housing Markets: Post-COVID Shifts in Urban Real Estate

Published on February 26, 2025

Crop yields in agriculture were one of the first areas of study in the field of economics.

Diminishing Marginal Returns in Agricultural Technology: A Case Study of India’s Green Revolution

Published on February 26, 2025

Price Discrimination and the Airline Industry: Economic Effects of Tiered Pricing Models

Price Discrimination and the Airline Industry: Economic Effects of Tiered Pricing Models

Published on February 26, 2025

City parks and urban green spaces provide significant economic benefits.

Public Goods and Urban Green Spaces: Economic Implications of Parks in Developing Cities

Published on February 24, 2025

Amazon warehouse

The Principle of Creative Destruction: How E-Commerce Has Reshaped Retail Industries

Published on February 24, 2025

The Economic Impact of Internet Infrastructure: How Connectivity Drives Growth in the UK

The Economic Impact of Internet Infrastructure: How Connectivity Drives Growth in the UK

Published on February 22, 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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Cryptocurrency owners can engage in decentralized finance (DeFi) by lending out their crypto through automated lending pools.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the Future of Banking

Rather than applying for a loan through a bank, you can automatically borrow cryptocurrency online by putting up an equal or greater amount of collateral. This is decentralized finance (DeFi), and is a growing part of the finance industry....
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