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The Company That Cancelled Christmas

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Economics of Holiday Gifting

This chapter explores the economic impact of Christmas gift-giving, highlighting the disparity in perceived value between givers and receivers. It also discusses the societal pressures around the practice and personal stories that illustrate the larger economic themes, including the consequences of corporate failures on consumers' holiday spending.

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