The Economics of Everyday Things: Pizza (Box) Time!
The Indicator from Planet Money
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The Ingenious Evolution of Pizza Boxes
This chapter uncovers the rich history and engineering behind pizza boxes, emphasizing their significant role in pizza consumption and delivery in the U.S. It tracks the transformation from basic packaging to the innovative corrugated design used today, while also exploring cultural practices and the industry’s supply chain dynamics.
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