EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 27 MIN
Why microwaves will likely get cheaper but your haircut won't
from Cost of Living
Some services, like barbering and childcare, cost way more than they did in the past and keep going up in price. On the other hand, a lot of manufactured goods, like TV's, have become less expensive. And the "Baumol effect" could explain why. Plus, we look at the rise of extra spicy foods on restaurant menus and what's at stake as cargo ships sit idle near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Why microwaves will likely get cheaper but your haircut won't
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