The Real Trickle-Down Effect: Making "Luxuries" Affordable to Regular People

The Real Trickle-Down Effect: Making “Luxuries” Affordable to Regular People

Tags: Global Economy

07/07/2021 Lipton Matthews

The “trickle down” effect is real in how capitalists are motivated to expand affordability of their products and services. Mobile phones and air travel were once just luxuries enjoyed by a select few, but are now widely affordable.

Original Article: “The Real Trickle-Down Effect: Making “Luxuries” Affordable to Regular People“

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