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597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000?

Freakonomics Radio

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Antitrust and the Eyewear Industry: A Look at Market Competition

This chapter explores the increasing prices of eyeglasses amid market competition and potential antitrust concerns. It highlights Warby Parker's entrance into the market as a disruptive force challenging conventional pricing strategies.

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