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Should I be a Good Samaritan?

May 17, 2017

An interview with Ted Bergstrom about how game theory helps us understand when we would assist a stranded traveler.

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A truce in the patent wars?

February 1, 2017

The economics of mutually assured patent destruction

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Economists really understand auctions – but do they understand auctioneers?

November 14, 2016

The human touch can make a big difference

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Does media bias matter in elections?

May 13, 2016

How politicians and voters respond to slanted media coverage

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How hard do companies work to create new types of hidden costs?

February 24, 2016

Hidden fees don't just invent themselves

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What makes a crisis contagious?

February 12, 2016

The domino effect through the lens of game theory

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Are credit histories too revealing?

November 13, 2015

The merits of making lenders "forget" past transgressions

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How do markets react to ad blocking?

September 28, 2015

Ad-blocking technology can lead to a vicious cycle – and more ads

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Should schools implement tougher grading standards?

September 9, 2015

The economics of grade inflation

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How do firms respond to quality disclosure requirements?

August 10, 2015

Evidence that airlines are gaming the on-time flight rankings