Green Bubble Stigma: Texting, Status, and Market Power episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 26 MIN

Green Bubble Stigma: Texting, Status, and Market Power

from The Pie: An Economics Podcast · host Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago

A text bubble might seem trivial, until it shapes market dynamics, personal identity, and federal lawsuits. In this episode, UChicago economist Leo Bursztyn discusses how Apple’s green bubble design creates a powerful lock-in effect that reinforces Apple’s market dominance.

A text bubble might seem trivial, until it shapes market dynamics, personal identity, and federal lawsuits. In this episode, UChicago economist Leo Bursztyn discusses how Apple’s green bubble design creates a powerful lock-in effect that reinforces Apple’s market dominance.

NOW PLAYING

Green Bubble Stigma: Texting, Status, and Market Power

0:00 26:31

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Pie: An Economics Podcast?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this The Pie: An Economics Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on June 24, 2025.

What is this episode about?

A text bubble might seem trivial, until it shapes market dynamics, personal identity, and federal lawsuits. In this episode, UChicago economist Leo Bursztyn discusses how Apple’s green bubble design creates a powerful lock-in effect that reinforces...

Can I download this The Pie: An Economics Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!