The consumer surplus is the gap between your maximum price and what it costs in the market. It thus puts a number to the benefits individuals and societies gain from buying and selling that aren't ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I examine how retailers can build resilient, responsible businesses. With the peak holiday season fast approaching, rising prices ...

Last week I told you about the Obama administration’s denial of the Medicaid waiver extension request for Mitch Daniels’ Healthy Indiana Plan. Today, let’s take a moment to admire what Daniels has ...

1. San Francisco taxi cartel vs. the thriving and popular high-tech, on-demand ride-sharing services, from the SF Chronicle: The state Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday fined Uber, Lyft and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies set prices—but experts warn algorithm-driven personalized pricing risks alienating consumers and inviting regulatory backlash. Subscribe to ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement ...