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Tim Harford The Undercover Economist

Carwash extravagance

Dear Economist,

Why should I wash my car? It will be dirty again tomorrow!
Regards,
Chris Smith,
Hampshire

Answer at ft.com, subscription free.

3^rd of March, 2007 • Dear Economist • Comments off

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