Substitutes!
My mother is very frugal; I admire her because if there is something of a utility that she needs she finds a way to get the item, or she gets a substitute. For example the other day, corn prices rose incredibly so instead she bought pea's because they were on sale. She has taught me many ways of saving money, which is convenient because I have to pay for everything myself. When I go shopping for clothing I try to buy items on sale, however, many times I go home with nothing because everything is overpriced! I have discovered I can substitute buying clothing at mall, and go to thrift stores instead. Jackets are a utility in Oregon, especially in the winter season. Buying at a thrift store provides cheap slightly used clothes for a lot less money!
Another thing that I realized this chapter in Econ was that many of the things I have are elastic. I don't need a coffee everyday or another pair of shoes to add to my collection. Many things I own ARE elastic, and I don't have many things that are inelastic. My mother; however, requires medicine from her doctor. It's a necessity so my family will buy it no matter the costs. It is the same for diabetics who need INsulin to survive. It's INelastic.
QUESTION: Do you think gas and other inelastic companys abuse their control because what they have we need?
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