I address the degree to which variation in exposure to e-commerce is associated with entry and exit in the retail industry at the county level. To measure exposure to e-commmerce, I rely on within-state variation in relative search frequency for the phrase “amazon prime” as reported by...

Price comparison websites, where consumers can compare prices at a search cost that is close to zero, have become increasingly common around the world. Using daily information on prices, click-throughs, and the number of retailers for a sample of consumer electronics and durable goods over a...

Online search behavior offers unique insights about human behavior, not only giving insights about people’s state of mind or needs, but also giving insights about their location and mobility intentions. In times of a refugee crisis, such information is important for human well-being in the...