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The Unraveling of Newspaper Economics

Good article, couple of quibbles.

Bundling was an effect of monopoly not the cause of it.

"Bundling is usually a profit-maximising strategy for a producer that enjoys substantial market power...But if there is a deal of competition, two rivals selling bundled goods may see their margins fall even more readily than if they were not bundling." The Economist, 5 July 2001

And can't we call "surplus economics" profit ;)

Watching the New York Times Struggle

On point 2, I guess you mean why doesn't the <em>NYT</em&g... do <em>The Guardian</em>'s Comment Is Free.

But face it, the influence of New York is waning. It is not the city is was for three-quarters of the 20C. And is it really a surprise that a newspaper defined by the city is likely to experience the same comparative decline.

Blogonomics: Brand Theft

I must be one of the odd people who read both. I have some sympathy with Barry Ritholtz which your post has actually succeeded in amplifying - probably an unintended consequence.