On today's show: Three short stories about the stuff we buy 鈥� books, toys and clothes.
1. Conventional wisdom says e-books are destroying the traditional publishing business model. People pay less for e-books and that drives down price. When you talk to publishers though, you realize the story's not that simple.
2. Legos often cost twice as much as similar blocks from a rival toymaker. So why are Legos so much more popular than other brands?
3. It's miraculous to see: Press a button, make anything you want. But will it transform the economy?
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