Why Does This Shrimp Cost More Than A Car?

Why Does This Shrimp Cost More Than A Car?

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the surprising cost of a single freshwater shrimp, priced at $10,000. It delves into the factors driving such high prices, including human behavior, scarcity, and the difficulty of breeding shrimp with rare color patterns due to genetic mutations. The video also examines why people value rarity, discussing psychological and economic perspectives. Ultimately, it highlights how rarity can lead to seemingly irrational spending on items with no intrinsic value.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process shrimp breeders go through to produce rare varieties.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why might people be willing to pay irrational amounts for items with no intrinsic value?

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