Cheap

In Cheap, Ellen Ruppel Shell examines America's obsession with low prices and its profound impact on society, from the industrial age to the present day. She explores how the allure of bargains has reshaped consumer behavior, favoring convenience over quality, and fostering economic instability. Through a blend of history, sociology, and psychology, Shell challenges the conventional belief that low prices drive productivity, revealing the deeper implications of our bargain-hunting mentality on communities and personal finances.