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Psychology · 20 min

In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue

By Lauren Weber

An intelligent exploration of America's complex relationship with 'cheapness,' revealing its historical roots, societal paradoxes, and the hidden costs behind our pursuit of low prices, ultimately redefining true value.

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“An intelligent exploration of America's complex relationship with 'cheapness,' revealing its historical roots, societal paradoxes, and the hidden costs behind our pursuit of low prices, ultimately redefining true value.”

— Lauren Weber, In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue

What it is about

consumer behavior, american values, frugality

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of consumer behavior, american values, frugality and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Lauren Weber brings a credible and useful lens to consumer behavior, american values, frugality, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Lauren Weber

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