Dwight Sells Princess Unicorn Dolls at Christmas
A money making scheme and the economics behind it
What economic lessons can we learn from The Office? In the video below, we dive into the iconic scene where Dwight Schrute corners the market on Princess Unicorn dolls during the holiday season. With the help of Dan Kuester from Kansas State University, we break down concepts like supply and demand, monopolies, and elasticity— all wrapped up in Dwight’s hilariously ruthless business strategy.
From holiday toy shortages to real-world examples like PlayStation 5 scalping, this is your chance to see how pop culture can bring economics to life!
Watch the video below to learn about:
Demand spikes & price surges during the holidays
The impact of a fixed supply on pricing
Dwight’s monopolistic power and entrepreneurial spirit
Real-world parallels to sports events and tech shortages
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