shrinkflation
Coverage of shrinkflation in the Nexus archive.
- Beyond Grade Inflation—What We’ve Got Is Shrinkflation
The article discusses 'shrinkflation' as a phenomenon beyond grade inflation, arguing that AI is devaluing academic products. It is authored by Elizabeth Redden with a byline from Zorina Khan.
- The family burger chains beating McDonalds and Burger King across the US
Smaller family-owned burger chains are gaining market share over McDonald's and Burger King as consumers avoid rising prices and 'shrinkflation' at major chains.
- Shrinkflation Is Quietly Making All Gadgets Worse
Shrinkflation is affecting gadgets by making them worse, an article on Gizmodo discusses this issue, with 13 comments on the topic
- The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation
The 2026 Moto Razr Plus and Razr models have increased prices by $100 but offer minimal upgrades, including an outdated Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset and only minor improvements like a larger battery. Critics highlight this as an example of 'shrinkflation,' where costs rise without significant product enhancements.
- Mars accused of 'shrinkflation' as chocolate bars reduced by nearly a quarter while price stays the same
Mars is accused of practicing 'shrinkflation' by reducing chocolate bar sizes by nearly a quarter while maintaining the same price. The accusation highlights concerns over deceptive pricing strategies in consumer goods.