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July 29, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and invading ride-share markets
July 29, 2026
How To Upset Ride-Share Markets

In New York City, an upstart company is invading the ride-share market that is dominated by Uber and Lyft.

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October 1, 2021
Weekly Economic News Roundup and invading ride-share markets
October 1, 2021
Why We Need Ridesharing

To reduce emissions and wasted time, Uber and Lyft should encourage the ride sharing that will decrease traffic congestion.

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December 18, 2020
economic news roundup and the value of time
December 18, 2020
What Your Time is Really Worth

Lyft can come in handy when economists need to calculate the dollar value of time for us and for government.

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September 14, 2020
California's AB 5
September 14, 2020
Why Uber and Santa Claus Agree

Affecting workers that range from Santa's elves to Uber drivers, the unintended consequences of California's AB 5 are considerable.

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October 21, 2018
congestion pricing
October 21, 2018
Why Traffic Jams Are Spreading

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