What does a $20 fast food meal say about the future of the American economy? The Big Mac Economy delivers a biting, darkly factual analysis of how inflation, corporate greed, and broken politics have turned fast food—once a staple for the working class—into a luxury item. This isn’t just about burgers. It’s about the complete erosion of affordability in everyday life.

In thirty unflinching chapters, this book takes you through the collapse of the Dollar Menu, the myth of the value meal, the manipulation of app pricing, and the insidious role of lobbyists turning Senate hearings into boardroom feeding frenzies. Whether it’s tipping on touchscreen kiosks or robot cashiers replacing underpaid workers, The Big Mac Economy dissects how an entire industry helped redefine poverty in plain sight.

With sardonic wit and brutal clarity, this book exposes the mechanisms behind skyrocketing menu prices—from shrinkflation to fast food’s role in the Consumer Price Index. It’s a scathing portrait of how convenience became exploitation, and how the final blow to America’s working class was handed through a drive-thru window.

Perfect for readers of economic commentary, political satire, and real-world cultural critiques, The Big Mac Economy is a wake-up call disguised as a combo meal. If you’ve ever wondered why your fries cost more than a gallon of gas—or why you're tipping an iPad for a microwaved sandwich—this book explains everything.