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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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The 2008 financial crisis triggered the Great Recession (2008-09), which was the worst since the Great Depression.

Moral Hazard in the Banking Sector: Lessons from the 2008 Financial Crisis and Beyond

Published on January 30, 2025

Traffic congestion can cause several negative externalities that harm consumers and society.

Externalities and Urban Congestion: Analyzing the Economic Costs and Policy Responses in Major Global Cities

Published on January 30, 2025

Moral Hazard and Financial Crises: The 2008 Bailouts of US Financial Institutions

Moral Hazard and Financial Crises: The 2008 Bailouts of US Financial Institutions

Published on January 27, 2025

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The Prisoner's Dilemma in Modern Trade Wars: Analyzing the US-China Tariff Escalations

Published on January 26, 2025

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Public Goods and Collective Action: The Case of Global Vaccination Campaigns

Published on January 26, 2025

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The Role of Comparative Advantage in Global Supply Chains: Lessons from Semiconductor Production

Published on January 23, 2025

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Game Theory in Trade Negotiations: The US-China Trade War

Published on January 23, 2025

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Behavioral Economics and Retirement Savings: The Success of the UK’s Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Published on January 23, 2025

The Economics of Network Effects: Case Study of Social Media Platforms

The Economics of Network Effects: Case Study of Social Media Platforms

Published on January 23, 2025

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Historical Materialism and the Misjudgment of Capitalism in the 19th Century

Published on January 18, 2025

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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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