Almost a year ago, Labubus seemed impossible to escape. They were hanging from bags, appearing across social media, selling out almost instantly, and being resold for far more than their original price. What began as a quirky collectible had transformed into a global craze. In my previous article, Labubu Economics 101, I explored why people…
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Ever wonder why the student sitting next to you in the movie theatre paid $20 for their ticket while you paid $30? Or why the flight booked three months in advance costs a fraction of the price of a ticket bought a day before departure? No it’s not a systemic glitch, and it isn’t just…
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Most teenagers are assigned books in school that were written 100 years ago. While some of those are great, they don’t always help you navigate a world of AI, global business, and digital systems. If you want to build a digital brain that is sharper than 99% of people your age, these are the best…
Labubu Economics 101
Introduction to Labubus: Meet Labubus: they’re grinning, wide-eyed, and weirdly adorable – and they’re taking over the world. Labubus, the oddball figurines with scruffy hair and chaotic charm, have sparked a global craze from Beijing to Brooklyn. But behind their “ugly-cute” appeal lies a masterclass in modern marketing, consumer psychology, and scarcity-driven demand. These aren’t…