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Freeconomics: the challenges facing online publishers

EVE Online raises the bar on virtual economics by MarkWallaceDebate on the “content-for-free” model continues to dominate various forums and industry blogs.  Commentators argue that it’s crippling online publishers and driving some out of business.

From the never-ending financial problems of the New York Times to the demise of small digital media companies, the issue is occupying the minds of analysts, commentators and media owners across the industry.

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