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The Shock of 9 Quid Ice Cream

Marnie and Mylah’s reaction to the £9 ice cream is a perfect example of how anchoring shapes our perceptions of price, value, and fairness

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Tuesday's Assorted Links

Swedish billionaires, hand sanitizer, döner kebabs, prison commissary, and dollar stores

May 14

Why Are There So Many Car Washes?

Buckle up, we're going for a ride through the sudsy world of the automatic car wash industry.

May 13 •

Tuesday's Assorted Links

Banning smartphones, sugar taxes, grocery shopping, Olympic pricing, and ramen

May 7

The Diamond-Water Paradox in Retail Security

You are reading Monday Morning Economist, a free weekly newsletter that explores the economics behind pop culture and current events. This newsletter…

May 6 •

Tuesday's Assorted Links

Tourist fees, restaurant reservations, cookie monopoly, line skipping, and vet bills

Apr 30

Hey Siri, Is Apple a Monopoly?

The DOJ is going after Apple with the hopes of making things fairer in the marketplace. They're hoping that consumers can get more choices and…

Apr 29 •

New FTC Ruling May Kick Restrictive Contracts to the Curb

The FTC wants to eliminate noncompete agreements in the U.S. to make labor markets more competitive, but will likely face strong pushback from the U.S…

Published on Monday Morning Economist • Apr 23

Tuesday's Assorted Links

Medication shortages, credit card delinquencies, subsidized home internet, garbage coins, and reservation wages

Apr 23

Asymmetric Information in the NFL Draft

Millions of fans watch, hoping their favorite team will pick a future star. Yet, beneath the surface lies a complex decision-making process involving…

Apr 22 •

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