After a big snowstorm, some major cities around the U.S. see an influx of folding chairs used to claim cleaned-out parking spots, even though the practice often isn't legal.
This week's article explores how economics can explain the famous parking chair: www.mondayeconomist.com/p/parking-ch...
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Pull Up a Parking Chair
You find the perfect parking space after a snowstorm, until you see a folding chair sitting in the middle. Why does it work, even when it’s not legal?