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16.3
Avg Likes
21.3
Engagement Rate
0.75%· ~38 likes + comments/post
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Engagement vs Economics
0.75% engagement rate
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Publishing Frequency
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Last published Mar 20, 2026
1.8 posts/week avg
Economics Pricing
$13.44/mo avg
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5.0K subscribers with 0.75% engagement — 50% of the typical sponsor threshold for Economics newsletters.