Petty! Econ! Grievances!
Summary
Hosts Waylon Wong, Darian Woods, and Stephen Bissaha explore three petty restaurant grievances: slow tableside payment systems, menu prices excluding tax, and airport Dunkin’ Donuts excluding loyalty rewards. They explain the economic logic behind each, such as collective action problems and franchise tech incompatibilities. The episode highlights how consumer frustrations often stem from complex business incentives and operational constraints.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Petty economic grievances and hosts
Sponsors: Rosetta Stone, Vanguard, and Bombas
Grievance 1: The hassle of traditional restaurant checkout
Grievance 2: Menu prices excluding tax in the US
Grievance 3: Airport Dunkin' rewards program exclusion
Conclusion and listener submission call
Sponsors: Workday and Capital One
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