economics

The Glittery Economics of Jewelry Stores

How much is jewelry marked up, really? How else do they make money? And why are there so many of them?

Why Are Weighted Blankets So Freakin’ Expensive?

As the blanket gets heftier, so does the price. But how come?

Why Are Video Game Consoles So Freakin’ Expensive?

It’s not because they’re making a ton of money on them… at first, anyway

The Not-So Evergreen Economics of Pop-Up Christmas Tree Lots

What does it take to get all those trees to one handy corner of your neighborhood?