Allison Schrager states that the modern economy is increasingly 'winner-take-all,' citing Taylor Swift as an example of an artist who dominates the music industry, unlike in previous eras with more successful pop stars.

Allison Schrager of the Manhattan Institute views the influencer economy as a positive manifestation of capitalism and technological innovation.

According to its CEO, Cinnabon has a large following in the Middle East, partly because lower alcohol consumption in the region leads to higher sugar consumption.