I don't think most people appreciate how unusual the economics of utility services like residential broadband are. Trade economists distinguish between "tradables" like shoes and iPods and ...

A massive surge in energy demand is about to reshape the U.S. power landscape, presenting an opportunity for forward-thinking utilities. The nation’s energy demands are poised to explode, as ...

Utility functions measure consumer preferences and satisfaction with goods or services. They help analyze consumer decisions to maximize satisfaction in rational choice theory. Economists and ...