E25: The Veblen Goods Model That Explains Web3 (w/Dr.Sam Rosen)
Dr. Sam Rosen of Temple University finally unleashes the Veblen Goods model for which every Game Economist yearns. We discuss:Why don't sold-out artists raise ticket prices?Why do NFT projects go boom or bust?Should auction-based goods mask demand for their products?What types of Pokémon are optimal for collecting in Go?Dr.Rosen's paper, co-authored with Dr.Anthony Lee Zhang & Sebeom Oh, is out now!
Game Economist Cast · Phillip Black
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Show Notes
Dr. Sam Rosen of Temple University finally unleashes the Veblen Goods model for which every Game Economist yearns. We discuss:
- Why don't sold-out artists raise ticket prices?
- Why do NFT projects go boom or bust?
- Should auction-based goods mask demand for their products?
- What types of Pokémon are optimal for collecting in Go?
Dr.Rosen's paper, co-authored with Dr.Anthony Lee Zhang & Sebeom Oh, is out now!