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eSports: another worthwhile conquest for the mighty economist

eSports: another worthwhile conquest for the mighty economist

eSports is defined as any form of competition that uses videogames. There are several games that put a large emphasis on competitions or tournaments; these games offer investment return through huge prize pools and a very wide audience. These competitions are mostly held in arenas or large halls, with many

Editors' Picks - 14 September 2014

Editors' Picks - 14 September 2014

This week in Editors’ Picks, we take a look at the gender pay gap consequences of having children, superannuation: policy suggestions and fact-checks, international comparisons of quality-of-life and a dash of sports economics The Motherhood Penalty vs. The Fatherhood Bonus – Claire Cain Miller Miller wades into the gender divide debate,

Editors’ Picks - 31 August 2014

Editors’ Picks - 31 August 2014

This week in Editors’ Picks, we take a look at the recently released NBN cost-benefit analysis, the world economy in maps, Australian university fees, solutions to address unemployment, and the lucrative trade in elite footballers. NBN Cost Benefit Analysis Find There’s Such A Thing As Too Much Speed – Peter