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Swtf
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Swtf asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 2 years ago

What is Dave's law :) ?

Dave's law is the observation that manufacturers of goods only change packaging so that they can charge more for less in quantity or quality whilst claiming improved product.

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  • Michael E
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Stephen Gould once did an analysis of the cost vs weight of Hershey bars, from an evolutionary perspective.

    He noted there were three "species" in the series.

    A gradual increase in price was followed by a jump downward in price, the downward jump was accompanied by a decrease in weight. In all cases, but one, the jump increased the cost per gram of chocolate.

    http://math.uprag.edu/PhyleticSizeDecreaseInHearsh...

  • ,
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    The manufacturer claims "new and improved" on the packaging. Is there a question?

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Lol, you ask a question then answer it. What is the point?

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