The Price of Free

This series examines the hidden economics behind digital systems that appear to be free. Each paper calculates what our participation is worth.

1. Introduction: Platform Participation 2.Gaming 3.Education Technology 4. The Connected Home 5 Shopping and Variable Pricing 6. Paid Platforms 7. Vehicles 8. Healthcare and Wearables 9. Intimate Participation 10. Finance 11. Social Relationships 12. Identity 13. AI Training Data 14. Amount Owed