Summary:
The book explores the consequences of consumers' obsession with discounts and low prices, revealing how this fixation undermines quality, distorts markets, and harms workers and the environment. It delves into the psychology and economics behind cheap manufacturing and retailing, illustrating the hidden impacts on society and individual well-being.
Key points:
1. Illusion of Savings: Shell suggests that discount stores' low prices often mean hidden costs like poor quality, bad service, and harm to local economies, which can end up costing more in the long run.
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