The Sam Vimes "Boots" theory of socioeconomic unfairness, often called simply the boots theory, is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more expensive items. The term was coined by English fantasy writer Sir Terry Pratchett in his 1993 Discworld novel Men at Arms. In the novel, Sam Vimes, the captain of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, illustrates the concept with the example of boots.
The theory has been cited with regard to analyses of the prices of boots, fuel prices, and economic conditions in the United Kingdom.
The Sam Vimes "Boots" theory of socioeconomic unfairness, often called simply the bootstheory, is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy...
type of footwear. Most boots mainly cover the foot and the ankle, while some also cover some part of the lower calf. Some boots extend up the leg, sometimes...
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propeller and helicopter rotor blades. 'Ice bridging' is the theory that activating deicing boots early may lead to a condition where slushy ice is pushed...
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mathematics, the axiom of choice, abbreviated AC or AoC, is an axiom of set theory equivalent to the statement that a Cartesian product of a collection of...
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the snow. Ski boots were leather winter boots, held to the ski with leather straps. As skiing became more specialized, so too did ski boots, leading to...
Moon landing conspiracy theories claim that some or all elements of the Apollo program and the associated Moon landings were hoaxes staged by NASA, possibly...
acceptance or latitude of noncommitment. Social judgment theory (SJT) is applied in "Kinky Boots," as seen in a number of story points. Firstly, the concepts...
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forthcoming marriage. Some theories suggest the custom originated with members of the military, who are said to have thrown military boots, often painted orange...
contained in the means of production. For instance, the value of a pair of boots depends not only on the cobbler’s labour, but also on the value of the leather...
Several styles of wetsuit boots are commonly used for kayaking. Short-cut boots are frequently used in warmer conditions where the boots help give grip and foot...
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