Personally, I buy protein powder even though I know the ingredients are actually too cheap to justify the price. But I’m too lazy, and the reward of a cold chocolate shake after working out makes me forget about the outrageous cost. It’s a little guilty pleasure I’ve come to terms with.
You forgot the incredibly expensive scam that is American “healthcare”.
yeah honestly from the first list and your big one its housing and healthcare and im not so sure about housing even given I see it as an issue everywhere. we are copetitive on the rest but our lack of socail safety nets is what sinks us. not market things.