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Jason Murphy
Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

About Jason Murphy

articles by Jason Murphy

09 Jul 2019

The hellship Neptune and perverse incentives

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

Incentivising negative behaviour (or the absence of positive incentives) can lead to disastrous outcomes, says author Jason Murphy.

23 Feb 2018

Event economics: faster, higher, stronger…

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

The Winter Games are wrapping up in Pyeongchang but the economic impact – whichever way it goes – will last for some time.

02 Sep 2015

Why we will happily pay for news

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

Some news websites have always charged for access, like the Wall Street Journal.

12 Jun 2015

The unloved upsides of growth

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

I really love the life expectancy chart below. It shows humans are living much, much longer, an astonishing triumph that we celebrate not nearly enough. It also can be seen as an explanation of why economic growth is important.

24 Feb 2015

China growth – the reality behind the headline numbers

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

Fretting about China’s falling economic growth has become an industry. Money managers, hedge fund gurus and business people have amassed years worth of concerned moments.

10 Feb 2015

Why modern architectural icons fall short

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

Take a city. It will have at any time a handful of iconic structures at most and plans to build a dozen more.

12 Dec 2014

Kiwi vs Shark: The great antipodean tourist battle

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

Dad, Where Are We Going? The answer to that question could be crucial to the economic future of Australia and New Zealand.

03 Oct 2014

Why the love for US-style BBQ is all about economics

Jason Murphy | Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine

These days, you can’t turn a corner without discovering some old Italian bistro or Chinese restaurant has turned into an American Rib joint.