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Reddit mentions of Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays. Here are the top ones.
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Used Book in Good Condition
Specs:
| Height | 6.25 Inches |
| Length | 4.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | October 2009 |
| Weight | 0.3747858454 Pounds |
| Width | 0.75 Inches |
You could give him some cash, with an explanation that you're trying to help him reach his highest utility curve, and maybe a copy of [this](Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691142645/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UzpeAb0Y86H4M) book (or an article like it, there are plenty around).
>People might say buying more shit is good for the economy
People who say that don't put much thought into it. They look at sales figures for the retail industry and say "oh my god, what would happen if people didn't spend it here?!" Well, the money wouldn't disappear into a vacuum, I can guarantee that.
Scroogenomics argues that gift giving is bad for the economy, on the grounds that people can't spend money as effectively on others as they can on themselves.
That is awesome! With my siblings we agreed a few years back that instead of that we do a "cookie swap". Who does not like cookies - this way we all end up with a variety besides what we make.
We still do minor stuff for each others kids, not much though. We also buy something small for our parents - who probably wish we would stop giving them stuff :) Fortunately we tend to give them things they were going to do anyway - so gift cards to the movies for example (which they would do anyway).
This is a great read on the topic of gift giving I read a few years ago. It's a small book (literally its about 2" x 2" and 1/2" thick)
https://www.amazon.com/Scroogenomics-Why-Shouldnt-Presents-Holidays/dp/0691142645