workfutures.io
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackEconomics
the economics and ecology of work, in a time of accelerating uncertainty in our lives, society, and business.
3K
210 paid
N/A
Pricing
$10/mo
$30/yr annual option
$898
210 paid subs
$898/mo – $898/mo(±0%)
0.2
5.7
0.19%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.7 posts/week
75/100
Consistent (~4.3d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyla’s Newsletter | 156K | +0.7% | $10/mo | substack |
| Geld für die Welt | 41K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Alex Krainer's Substack | 34K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Rational Optimist Society | 26K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3K | $1,474.88 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 3K | $1,474.88 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Consistent engagement across posts
Subscriber threshold
3K subscribers — below the 5K category median (based on 83 newsletters)
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 66 similar-size peers in Economics have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $8/mo category median (191 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | $10 | $30 |
| Mar 2026 | $6 | $60 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 27/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 69/100 | 10% |
| John Rubino's Substack |
| 23K |
| N/A |
| $5/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier