Dossier
Gen Z paradox
Coverage of Gen Z paradox in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Am I paying for the vibes?’ Gen Z says it hates capitalism, but their spending patterns show they just don’t like being ripped off
Gen Z criticizes capitalism but prioritizes value and trust in spending, often researching purchases through detailed reviews over influencer recommendations. Survey data shows 97% research restaurant purchases, with food being their top spending category, despite claims of anti-capitalist sentiment.