Do Free Markets Create a Wasteful "Landfill Economy"? Definitely Not

Do Free Markets Create a Wasteful “Landfill Economy”? Definitely Not

Tags: Capitalism, Economic Policy, Free Markets, Libertarianism, U.S. Economy, U.S. History

07/29/2022 Connor Mortell

Critics claim the market economy engages in “planned obsolescence” that encourages throwing good products into landfills. In fact, activities that might seem wasteful are the best use of resources.

Original Article: “Do Free Markets Create a Wasteful “Landfill Economy”? Definitely Not”

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