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APC Caps and Bans — Why Funder Policies Aimed at Curbing the Publishing Industry Don’t Work

A new report suggests the NIH’s promised APC caps will reduce global OA spending. But so far, funder efforts to control publisher and author behavior have largely been ineffective. Here’s why.

  • By David Crotty
  • May 14, 2026
  • 14 Comments
  • Time To Read: 5 mins

Wellcome Money — In This Example of Open Access Funding, the Matthew Effect Dominates

A surprising set of recipients dominate a list of APC payments released by Wellcome Trust, suggesting that OA is not leading to a reshaping of the industry but perhaps merely driving further consolidation.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Mar 21, 2014
  • 37 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

The eLife Story Continues — Evasions Seem the Best We Can Expect

The continued silence from major funders involved in the eLife-PubMed Central scandal is creating a noise all its own.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Feb 28, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • Time To Read: 8 mins

Review: "How Economics Shapes Science," by Paula Stephan

A new book on the economics shaping science is a treasure trove of facts arranged sensibly and put wonderfully into context. In addition, it’s an example of how to design a print book.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Apr 11, 2012
  • 16 Comments
  • Time To Read: 3 mins

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