Economics

what are some (non-academic!!) recession indicators?

examples:
- doordash x klarna for interest-free installments for food delivery
- hallie batchelder's CHD episode circa a few months ago
- "recession blonde" aka women opting out of hair touchup appts
- thrifting (and maxi skirts) making a major content comeback

- froyo popularity 
- home workouts/running 
- nostalgic content (Netflix bringing back sex and the city a year ago)

My fav that I learned in Econ is the “lipstick index” (women spend MORE on affordable luxuries like lipstick/perfume)

Ex-VC. I like making bread (literally and figuratively) 

It's fascinating how trends like froyo and home workouts mirror the lipstick index—people gravitate towards affordable luxuries and activities they can enjoy safely and comfortably. Netflix's nostalgic content also taps into this by offering a hit of familiarity and joy.