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The Economics of the Sneaker Industry

The Economics of the Sneaker Industry

Using simple principles of supply and demand, producers like Nike and Adidas use sneakerhead culture to their advantage by limiting the availability and distribution of certain products and therefore ensuring that each release is highly anticipated by their customer base.

‘Gamestonk’: How Reddit Fueled One of the Strangest Stock Rallies of the 21st Century and What It Means for the Future of Financial Markets

‘Gamestonk’: How Reddit Fueled One of the Strangest Stock Rallies of the 21st Century and What It Means for the Future of Financial Markets

For many people, this situation has been much needed entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic and indeed, this is a ridiculous, hilarious story which at times feels like it really cannot be real and must be a big joke. However, the GameStop rally has triggered endless questions about the ethics and functioning of financial markets.