Two FIU students bought the same laptop from the bookstore as freshman. During the spring semester Sophomore year, both are dismayed to learn that their computers have started having bugs and issues. They go back to the store to learn that this is what is expected after using the product for around 2 years and the best solution would be to buy a new laptop. This is an example of what characteristic of capitalist society?
a) Planned obsolescence
b) A negative externality
c) Monopoly
d) Discounting the future