{"product_id":"the-price-of-convenience-subhash-malhotra-9798232972721","title":"The Price of Convenience: Why We Pay More, Think Less, and Live on Autopay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if convenience is the most expensive thing we've ever bought - and we didn't even notice?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery tap, every click, every \"Subscribe Now\" feels effortless - until the monthly charges, delivery fees, and upgrades start stacking up. In a world built on apps and instant gratification, have we quietly traded financial freedom for frictionless living?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this eye-opening and deeply researched book, freelance consumer behaviour analyst and policy researcher Subhash Malhotra exposes the hidden costs of our convenience-driven economy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Through the story of \u003cem\u003eSam\u003c\/em\u003e, an ordinary professional caught in the web of subscriptions, startup services, and digital habits, the book reveals how modern companies have turned everyday life into a recurring transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom ride-hailing and food delivery to cloud storage and streaming platforms, this isn't innovation - it's inflation disguised as progress. Using real-world data, compelling storytelling, and sharp economic insight, Malhotra takes readers deep inside the system that's quietly reshaping our spending, attention, and autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy \"free trials\" and micro-subscriptions aren't really free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow startups manipulate convenience to create dependency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe psychology behind digital spending and consumer fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow invisible inflation is fueled by the convenience economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd most importantly - how to reclaim control over your choices and money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor readers of Cal Newport, Morgan Housel, and Charles Duhigg\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book blends investigative depth with relatable storytelling. It's a wake-up call for every consumer who's ever wondered where their paycheck - and their peace of mind - really went.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever felt like you're paying more but owning less, this is your guide to seeing the system clearly - and taking your power back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Subhash Malhotra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798232972721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Subhash Malhotra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.19d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Subhash Malhotra","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874513400063,"sku":"9798232972721","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-price-of-convenience-subhash-malhotra-9798232972721","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}