Econ Beyond 2026 Issue 4

In this issue — The Attention Economy, we’ll explore how platforms like social media and streaming services monetize your focus as a scarce and valuable resource. We’ll analyze how advertisers and algorithms compete for your time, discussing articles like "Is Your Attention the Most Valuable Resource in the World — and Who's Profiting from It?" to uncover the hidden costs of "free" services. Get ready to rethink digital consumption through an economic lens!