I went shopping for a compact car recently, and discovered that they are all quite similar - especially their physical shape. This seems remarkable in light of how much cars have varied over the years, and how people supposedly are willing to pay extra for a distinctive car. (And given how similar they are, you'd think they'd be available in more than eight colors. )
Is this convergence due to technology or preferences? Is this just clearly the cheapest way to make a roomy reliable car? Or do people now have a preference for a car that looks just like everyone else's car? Robin Hanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hanson.gmu.edu Asst. Prof. Economics, George Mason University MSN 1D3, Carow Hall, Fairfax VA 22030-4444 703-993-2326 FAX: 703-993-2323
