Economic Analyst and Policy Media Editor

Sarah Hutchison

Sarah Hutchison is a high school student planning to attend University College London studying politics in the fall. She has experience in public policy and political science research, having written extensively about voting patterns, immigration, and the power of interest groups. As an economic analyst, she hopes to focus on topics of government regulation, taxation, infrastructure, antitrust enforcement, and more. In her free time, she plays saxophone and piano and enjoys watching tv.

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The Attention Economy Trap: Monetizing Gen Z Distraction in the Digital Economy

Economic Policy

June 27, 2026

The attention economy has become a transformative feature of the modern digital economy; the use of algorithmically driven systems to curate targeted advertising and content to maximize user engagement widespread. This brief covers the impact of engagement-focused platforms on young people, describes existing and emerging policy responses, and evaluates potential reforms centered on transparency. By having policymakers implement effective policy reform as the digital environment grows, future generations could be protected from harmful and unaccountable design practices.

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