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Why Economies Need People Willing to Stick Their Necks Out
David S. Evans // October 06, 2025

To prosper, economies need catalysts. Catalysts aren’t just entrepreneurs with bright ideas. They’re people who stick their necks out when the odds are long and paybacks are uncertain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Europe’s Economic Decline: Why Eurosclerosis Threatens Growth and Competitiveness
David S. Evans // September 09, 2025

To some Americans, including leading economists, Europe had it right.  Work-life balance with long vacations. An enviable social welfare net.  Happier. And even capitalism worked better there with more competition and lower prices.  Some of our views of Europe were shaped by pleasant vacations and...

Cheer Up America, You Get Some of the Most Happy Awards, Too
David S. Evans // April 11, 2025

The World Happiness Report was released on March 20, which, in case you didn’t know, was the UN’s International Day of Happiness.  The big reveal is who is the happiest country of them all. And who is up or down. Get the Full Story Complete...

If You’re Happy and You Know It, You Must Be Small
David S. Evans // May 02, 2024

Finland did it again.  The World Happiness Report (WHR) came out in March. For the seventh straight year, it was No. 1. Keeping the top spot on a “best” list for seven years running is no mean accomplishment. Lionel Messi got his seventh best player award in 2022, but...

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How Airbnb and 18th-Century Newspapers Found Profits from Frictions 

October 11, 2023
Brian Chesky says that Airbnb is broken and he’s going to fix it.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

A Tale of Two GPTs

June 13, 2023
Except perhaps for those who have been completely off the grid for the last year, pretty much everyone has heard about ChatGPT.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...