Mark Tremblay

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Professor of Economics

Expertise: The digital economy, Ridesharing, Homesharing, Marketplaces, Pricing strategies

Biography

Mark Tremblay is an assistant professor of economics in UNLV's Lee Business School. He's an expert on the digital economy and its impact on traditional markets.

Many of his studies analyze the effects of recent policy measures targeting digital platforms (e.g., sales tax collection, fee transparency, or allowing surge pricing). His research includes ongoing projects on homesharing (Airbnb), ridesharing (Uber and Lyft), content creation (YouTube and Patreon), and marketplace platforms (Amazon).

Tremblay has consulted with the City of Oxford, Ohio in revising their short-term rental policies. He additional serves as a research affiliate at the CESifo Research Network, a global consortium of leading economists who study and contribute to advancements in the field and related policy.

Education

Ph.D., Economics, Michigan State University
B.S., Economics, Pacific Lutheran University

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Dynamic pricing is going to drive us crazy

Business Insider

"How much does this cost?" has become a surprisingly complicated question.

The great Old Navy pricing experiment

Business Insider

The rules of shopping have changed under our noses. While we expect some price fluctuations across the economy — plane tickets, concert tickets, and rideshares, for example — there's something that feels different about gamifying my denim purchases. Dynamic pricing has become more common across the economy, with digital price tags shifting costs for consumers at retailers from Walmart to Kroger.

New study uncovers grocery pricing secret that could be costing you $1,200 per year. Why your neighbors may be paying less and what to do about it

MoneyWise

If your grocery bill feels unpredictable lately, it may not be just inflation at work. A new investigation suggests that some shoppers are paying more than others for the exact same groceries — even when buying from the same store at the same time.

3 Gifts Drop in Price Before Christmas — AI Reveals Smart Last-Minute Buys

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If timing matters for your budget, there are certain gift categories that show more reliable chances for last-minute price drops, according to ChatGPT. Retailers use dynamic pricing during the holidays, meaning prices can move up or down based on demand and inventory levels. It’s a pricing strategy that can make waiting until the final week before Christmas worthwhile for some purchases. Here are a few ways to take advantage if you still have some last-minute shopping to do.