Valentines day $$
Valentines day is quickly approaching and with that is the frantic search for gifts for that "someone special." The last resort often is Flowers, roses in particular, to convey your message. It was quite interesting to find out that Valentines day is celebrated on the same day almost completly across the globe. Because of this, and the limited supply of roses (because most roses have to be imported to a county), the price of roses can skyrocket in the weeks surrounding valentines day.
It is interesting to find out that it is simply a matter of supply and demand that makes Valentines day a pricey holiday and that the old "Flower companies are trying to commercialize valentines day!" excuse really isnt entirely true.
So perhaps this Valentines day, you should ditch the roses and try something more orginal, you are not only thinking like an economist, but something different will surely be appriciated by your valentine this year!
http://http://www.flowers.org.uk/press/press-a%20rose%20is%20a%20rose-2006.htm
1 comment:
I agree with your suggestion of trying something more original. Originality is what makes celebrations of love more special. That is what economists should call the 'marginal benefit' of a Valentine's Day gift. That should or could make people wonder if economists came up with "It's the thought that counts." It shouldn't matter what the cost is of the gift(s) you buy, it should be how much you wish to show that you love someone with a special Valentine's Day gift.
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