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The economics of hip hop

Economy
United States
Started February 04, 2026

In a TED Talk released on Monday, I describe a decadelong effort to measure hip hop’s impact. My research team and I assembled a data set tracking the genre’s diffusion from the late 1980s onward. We compiled exposure measures from virtually every U.S. radio station between 1985 and 2002 and from the Billboard Hot 100 […] The post The economics of hip hop appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesEffective tax rates for billionairesDoes Peer-Reviewed Research Help Predict Stock Re...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
The data on hip hop's diffusion illustrates how music genres can serve as economic indicators and reflect societal changes.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Focusing solely on hip hop's economic impact risks overshadowing its social and political messages, which are equally important.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
The commercialization of hip hop has led to a decline in its artistic integrity, prioritizing profit over meaningful expression.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Hip hop has significantly influenced American culture and economy, shaping trends and driving consumer behavior since the late 1980s.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Studying hip hop's economic impact provides valuable insights into broader cultural shifts and the role of music in society.
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