Do You Think That This Is a Cute Little Story

question 46

Essay

Do you think that this is a cute little story to make a simple point or a sly indictment of consumerism and broader economic structures? Could it be both? What point, if any, do you think this story makes?

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Definitions:

Manufacturer

A company or individual that produces finished goods from raw materials by using various tools, equipment, and processes.

CRM

Customer Relationship Management; a strategy and software that businesses use to manage interactions with customers, analyzing data to improve business relationships.

SKU

Stock Keeping Unit, a unique identifier for each distinct product and service that can be purchased.

GATT

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a multilateral agreement regulating international trade, aimed at reducing tariffs and other trade barriers to promote economic cooperation and free trade.