Women's sexy underwear is a minor but significant growth industry of late-twentieth-century Britain in the twilight of capitalism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women's lingerie sales grow as capitalism declines.
- In plain terms
- Sex appeal sells during economic shifts.
- What can you take from it?
- Markets adapt to cultural changes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sells during hard times?
- Is sex a product?
Another view
Growth varies by region and time.
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