The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

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Congestion pricing is here in Manhattan below 60th Street, affecting commuters throughout the five boroughs and beyond. For commuters coming from Queens, here is how the new rules will impact your ...

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Disney+ originally launched at the price of $6.99/month, but has increased prices three times in the past three years, including the most recent October price increase. Nope! Disney+ initially offered ...