By randomising the order in which new economics research papers are presented in email alerts and tracking economists’ subsequent download activity, this paper uses a natural field experiment to better understand the reasons why individuals show a disproportionate tendency to select items...

This study provides a powerful demonstration of the real world impact of increased competition. By presenting six market case studies drawn from a variety of sectors it gives evidence of the type and magnitude of the benefits following market interventions to develop competition and free up the...