What Few of Us Know About the Phantom of the Opera

Looking at 35 years of Phantom of the Opera, we see the cost and revenue that all businesses need to recognize.

How Harry Styles Shifts Our Demand Curves

Seeing Harry Styles have a record setting 15 shows at Madison Square Garden, an economist would say it was all about his demand determinants.

Why Vinyl and CDs Are About More Than Music

As recorded music formats repeatedly changed during the past 50 years, we saw the progress that creative destruction can create.

Why We Want More (Academy Award Winning) Actors

Although yesterday, Academy Award diversity was boosted by Everything Everywhere All at Once, still the numbers are low.

What Does Our Well-Being Cost?

Through new well-being metrics, we can see alternative criteria to which policy makers can respond after the GDP.

What Movie Makers Say About Gender

Looking behind-the-scenes at women in film jobs, a NY Times critic cites progress from rather dismal figures.

Why Justin Bieber Cares About Catalog Shopping

Celebrities like Juston Bieber have monetized future income very differently from government’s monetization policies.

A Feel Good Story From Gander

Streaming on Apple TV, “Come From Away” tells how the residents of Gander, Newfoundland warmly cared for thousands of unexpected guests.

Our Surprising Response to Peak TV

Faced with hundred of thousands of titles to choose from and what might be called peak TV, our response is surprising.

How Netflix is Like Starbucks

Offering an option with ads, the new Netflix prices could be compared to low priced basic coffee at Starbucks.