The Economics Behind Your Couch Purchase
The article explores how the furniture choices consumers make, such as buying a comfy blue couch, are influenced by decisions made in High Point, North Carolina, a key city in the furniture industry. It highlights how style, color, and cost are often predetermined by industry experts long before consumers make their purchases. The episode is part of Planet Money, hosted by Amanda Aronczyk and Erika Beras, and delves into the behind-the-scenes of furniture design and marketing.
