Category: Economics

A Rational Economic Reflection: Examining the Hypocrisy and Logic of Regulation in the Apple EU Dispute

As an avid observer of technology and economic issues, I feel both perplexed and frustrated by the ongoing dispute between Apple and the European Union. The EU, citing the Digital Markets Act, imposed a €500 million (approximately $580 million) fine on Apple and demanded changes to the App Store’s operations, labeling them as “anti competitive.” … Continue reading A Rational Economic Reflection: Examining the Hypocrisy and Logic of Regulation in the Apple EU Dispute →

“Pay Per Crawl” A New Model for Content and AI

I find Cloudflare’s recently launched “Pay Per Crawl” mechanism deeply intriguing. At first glance, it appears as a novel technical solution for managing web crawlers, but to me, it represents a profound shift in the institutional design of digital content and the valuation of knowledge. Built on the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code, this … Continue reading “Pay Per Crawl” A New Model for Content and AI →

The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk

As someone who has long followed the evolution of the European Central Bank and EU financial policy, I found the ECB’s blog post on June 27, 2025 “Crossing two hurdles in one leap” both revealing and thought-provoking. In it, the ECB introduces a bold new idea: the “European Savings Standard,” a proposal aimed at channeling … Continue reading The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk →