The Cost Of Free Doughnuts: 70 Years Of Regret : Planet Money

When the Red Cross began charging soldiers for snacks during World War II, it learned a painful lesson in the economics of free stuff.

"So for all the Internet companies out there looking to charge for your service — take heed. Changing categories is really difficult...

When the Red Cross began charging soldiers for snacks during World War II, it learned a painful lesson in the economics of free stuff.

"So for all the Internet companies out there looking to charge for your service — take heed. Changing categories is really difficult...