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The Economics of Superstars

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In this influential article, Sherwin Rosen explores the economics behind the superstar phenomenon, explaining how unique talent can lead to significant income disparities.

He argues that the ability to project talent to a larger audience amplifies earnings without proportionally increasing costs, contributing to the concentration of wealth among superstars.

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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson when discussing the Pareto principle and the distribution of rewards.
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245. The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Economic Inequality | Glenn Loury
Recommended by Shawn Wang, explaining that it is a very old paper about creator economy.
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