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Your Money's Worth: A Study in the Waste of the Consumer's Dollar

Your Money's Worth: A Study in the Waste of the Consumer's Dollar

Chase, Stuart

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EconomicsInvesting & Finance

ISBN10: 1026099927
ISBN13: 9781026099926
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Your Money's Worth is a pioneering and provocative analysis of the American marketplace and the systematic exploitation of the modern buyer. This influential study delves into the complexities of the consumer's dollar, exposing how aggressive advertising, lack of industry standardization, and deceptive branding practices lead to significant economic waste. The work examines the stark contrast between the scientific reality of manufacturing and the often misleading claims found in retail marketing, arguing that the average individual is ill-equipped to judge the true value of the goods they purchase.

By highlighting the gaps between production costs and final prices, the authors advocate for a more transparent and scientifically informed approach to shopping. This book served as a foundational text for the burgeoning consumer rights movement, calling for the establishment of standards and testing to protect the public interest. It remains an essential read for those interested in the history of economic thought, the sociology of consumption, and the evolution of marketing ethics. Your Money's Worth offers a compelling look at the birth of modern consumer advocacy and the enduring struggle for market fairness.

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