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Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

- When Crocs were first released, they were intended for a consumer that was looking at them as a functional thing,
When Crocs were first released, they were intended for a consumer that was looking at them as a functional thing,
- they were intended for a consumer
they were intended for a consumer
Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?

- That gap is known as consumer surplus.
That gap is known as consumer surplus.
- - Consumer surplus feels great.
- Consumer surplus feels great.
How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of

- That's about 60% more than the average U.S. female consumer, and critics argue that there's even more behind how the brand is able to keep prices low.
That's about 60% more than the average U.S. female consumer, and critics argue that there's even more behind how the brand is able to keep prices low.
Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich

- Consumer investigator Justin Gray made a visit to the store where the pricey sandwich was purchased.
Consumer investigator Justin Gray made a visit to the store where the pricey sandwich was purchased.
- MONTH. YOU JUST CAN'T MAKE SOMETHING THIS WILD. CONSUMER
MONTH. YOU JUST CAN'T MAKE SOMETHING THIS WILD. CONSUMER
How airplane legroom got so tight

- offering a variety different classes of products and then allow the consumer to self-select what they want to pay for.
offering a variety different classes of products and then allow the consumer to self-select what they want to pay for.
- and then allow the consumer to self-select.
and then allow the consumer to self-select.
The global food crisis, explained

- ...and you will pass these costs to the consumer
...and you will pass these costs to the consumer
How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

- But again, a lot of these layoffs that we've seen so far this year in 2024, have really been about right sizing and adjusting to a world of post-COVID consumer demand and trying to figure out what does the world look like after COVID.
But again, a lot of these layoffs that we've seen so far this year in 2024, have really been about right sizing and adjusting to a world of post-COVID consumer demand and trying to figure out what does the world look like after COVID.
- adjusting to a world of post Covid consumer demand and trying
adjusting to a world of post Covid consumer demand and trying
Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

- There is a risk that credit will be extended to you in a situation where you're not likely to be able to repay and that's not good either for the issuer of the credit or for the consumer.
There is a risk that credit will be extended to you in a situation where you're not likely to be able to repay and that's not good either for the issuer of the credit or for the consumer.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also warns that consumers could risk over extension meaning they have more debt than they can handle.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also warns that consumers could risk over extension meaning they have more debt than they can handle.
India’s Obesity Time Bomb

- Indian authorities consulted health and consumer rights experts,
Indian authorities consulted health and consumer rights experts,
- While health and consumer rights groups argued for a traffic light system,
While health and consumer rights groups argued for a traffic light system,
How South Koreans got so much taller

- Eventually, the country shifted from producing things like textiles to consumer electronics and cars.
Eventually, the country shifted from producing things like textiles to consumer electronics and cars.
- to consumer electronics and cars.
to consumer electronics and cars.