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Commballnomics 2017: the opportunity costs of attendance

Commballnomics 2017: the opportunity costs of attendance

Picking the perfect Docklands apartment for pres you won’t remember? Not sure if you should wear the orange socks with the blue umbrellas or the ones with the pink elephant riding a unicycle? Forget all that for a moment, because ESSA is back for another year with all the

Uber's driverless cars: the road ahead

Uber's driverless cars: the road ahead

At the annual World Economic Forum, then-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (pre-resignation), oozes confidence just short of arrogance, as he reveals that his team is at that precise second trialling their cool, new, self-driving cars in Pittsburgh. He goes on to lament the tragedy of road accidents, and speaks passionately about

The economics of self driving cars

The economics of self driving cars

Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, have become a reality in the 21st century. In fact, by 2030 the majority of cars on the road will be driverless. [1] So whilst we brace ourselves for the rise of the machines, it’s time to analyse what effect these cars will have

Uber is problematic - but you’ll keep using it anyway

Uber is problematic - but you’ll keep using it anyway

Since Uber’s inception in 2012, many people have taken a ride in an Uber car or at least understand the principles behind the popular ride-sharing service. For the unaware, Uber works by facilitating a transaction between someone who is able to drive someone else around and someone who is

The Economics of Uber

The Economics of Uber

Uber is a mobile application which connects passengers to willing, private drivers who pick them up and drive them where they need to go, much like a taxi service. Uber itself earns revenue by taking a 20% cut of fare cost. Currently, Uber is making headlines for various legal issues