economics

How Are Banquet Frozen Meals Still Only a Dollar?

Low production costs and mild grocery inflation might be part of it, but nostalgia plays an even bigger role

Why Are Winter Jackets So Fucking Expensive?

I mean… isn’t it just a bunch of waterproof nylon?

The Unwanted Economics of Christmas Returns

Only half the stuff we take back to the store goes back on the shelves

Why Is Steak So Fucking Expensive?

Understanding why a tomahawk steak and a Whopper cost such vastly different amounts when they’re cut from the same beast