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Are We Seeing Communism in The Last of Us?
A look at government actions and failures in the HBO TV show
20 hrs ago
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Matthew Rousu
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Economic Lessons from Broadway
The Great Gatsby and Merrily We Roll Along teach tradeoffs, entrepreneurship, and more
May 5
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Matthew Rousu
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April 2025
Can ChatGPT and Other AI Models Replace Human Bidders in Auctions?
We put it to the test in my latest research project
Apr 21
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Matthew Rousu
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What is the Value of a Vaccine?
Examining a vaccine's value from TV's The Last of Us
Apr 16
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Matthew Rousu
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The Economics of Big Decisions: Lessons from The White Lotus
Rachel and Quinn make major decisions
Apr 9
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Matthew Rousu
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March 2025
The Economics of Crime in The White Lotus
What is driving the criminal acts we see in The White Lotus?
Mar 31
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Matthew Rousu
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How Much Richer are we over the past 100 Years?
TV's 1923 gives us insight into economic growth then and now
Mar 12
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Matthew Rousu
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How Much Was $420 Worth in 1923?
Harrison Ford's TV Show Helps Us Understand Inflation
Mar 5
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Matthew Rousu
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Navigating Unemployment: The Challenge for Laid-Off Federal Workers
The recent wave of federal worker layoffs has raised pressing concerns about employment prospects and workforce transitions.
Mar 3
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Matthew Rousu
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February 2025
The White Lotus Illustrates Revenge and Spite In Game Theory Decisions
Shane and Armond Hate Each Other!
Feb 28
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Matthew Rousu
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Economics in The White Lotus: Shane Flips Out When He Doesn't Get His Room
Was this rationale? Or did he fall for the sunk-cost fallacy?
Feb 24
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Matthew Rousu
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How Much Would it Cost to Stay at The White Lotus?
Luxury Hotels in Luxury Locations have Luxury Prices
Feb 16
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Matthew Rousu
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