The boots theory is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more expensive items.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots_theory

  • Sabata11792@kbin.social
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    9 months ago

    The only tool I used enough to get an expensive one was my multi tool. Everything else is usually lost by the time I need it again, and cheap enough thats not a big deal.

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      9 months ago

      I’ve lost every single multitool I’ve ever owned. I only buy aliexpress now. But everything else is either older than I am, or priced to outlast me.