#25: Coronavirus: The psychology behind panic buying
Mar 13, 2020•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
The world is panic buying. The UK’s largest supermarket has capped sales of essentials, Kiwi shoppers are spending 40% more YoY, and some Malaysian consumers have spent 800% more on hand sanitizer. But why does it happen? What can psychology tell us about this behavior? And more importantly, is the response from corporations and governments correct?
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