Starbucks Economics

How to get a short in a North American Starbucks:

Here’s a little secret that Starbucks doesn’t want you to know: They will serve you a better, stronger cappuccino if you want one, and they will charge you less for it. Ask for it in any Starbucks and the barista will comply without batting an eye.

- Tim Harford, Slate

FYI: In Asia it’s still available on the menu.

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