The Studies Show

Interesting papers from June, 2026

Gambling, Ozempic, newspapers, and corruption

Jun 30 • Alexander Webb

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What's the economic value of rudeness at luxury stores?

Some luxury stores are rude on purpose. The research, and Shaquille O'Neal, suggests it works.

Published on Unusual Assets • Jun 2

May 2026

Is male height worth $30,000 per inch?

A surprisingly quantifiable unusual asset

Published on Unusual Assets • May 26

We made a dating "net worth" calculator

A research-informed way looking at the implicit economics of dating markets

May 22 • Alexander Webb

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How long ago would the MacBook Neo be Apple's fastest computer?

By some measures, the $599 MacBook Neo is faster than Apple's entire 2023 pro lineup. The reasons are deeper than Moore's Law.

May 4 • Alexander Webb

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March 2026

Did Jeffrey Epstein win the lottery? - A comprehensive investigation.

A serious look at the facts behind the conspiracy theory that Epstein won an $85 million Powerball jackpot. Part 1.

Mar 15 • Alexander Webb

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Most Interesting New Papers: January and February, 2026

Casual sex, broadband and depression. plagiarism and government jobs, etc.

Mar 2 • Alexander Webb

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January 2026

Venezuela and the Cynical Lessons of Iraq

Compellence and Trump's capture of Maduro

Jan 10 • Alexander Webb

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November 2025

The Age of Disclosure: Takeaways from a Frustrating and Fascinating UFO Documentary

The UFO documentary filled with big names, bigger claims, and still lacking proof.

Nov 24, 2025 • Alexander Webb

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EVs are a Defense Strategy for China

After the capture of Maduro, the promotion of EVs in China is even more heavily informed by security implications.

Nov 12, 2025 • Alexander Webb

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September 2025

More soon...

While we prepare something new, a recap of some posts we are proudest of.

Sep 19, 2025 • Alexander Webb

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March 2025

🇬🇧 The British Empire as an A/B Test — Flags, Symbols, and Identity

What happens when the same empire runs across different cultures — and leaves behind different flags?

Mar 16, 2025 • Alexander Webb

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