Beauty advent calendars are booming . . . but wasteful?
The lavish boxed sets are the place where ‘little treat culture’ and perceived bargains meet
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Small wonders offer a vital counterpoint to the things that cause us terror and sorrow
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What novels about buying stuff reveal about us
Is it time to think of downsizing?
Each to their own, but I’m not ready to buy into the myth just yet
So much of credit securitisation still relies on magical thinking
Rather than financial alchemy, such deals involve mispricing, reduced capital buffers and hidden risks
Are we about to enter an age of leisure? Don’t bet on it
Productivity gains won’t necessarily translate into the embrace of free time — especially in America
Small steps towards an alternative reality
Our imagination can shape the way we see the world and then act within it