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

  • PatMustard@feddit.uk
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    5 months ago

    I had one of their stupid chairs for years, foolishly thinking “well it’s really expensive, it must be good!”, it wasn’t until I replaced it with something cheaper and more comfortable that my back pain went away