Link: http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/10/12/497697621/episode-627-the-miracle-apple
Summary: Years ago, the only classifications for apples was based on color: red, green or yellow. Planet Money discusses how one researcher from Minnesota changed the apple market by introducing an apple that was actually tasty for retail consumers.
Original Air Date: October 12, 2016
Length: 14 minutes 7 seconds
Discussion Question: By putting a patent or a trademark on a type of apple, how does that affect supply and demand? How does it affect competition in the market?
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