reflects how modern practices redefine the classical bases of the economy, straining the ideal of equilibrium with artificial consumption dynamics.

The economics that most learn is broken in today's environment of globalized conglomerates and taxes paid in places where the income wasn't earned. It is silly that the majority of people are forced to adhere to an unsuitable economic system.

and today there is a proliferation of cheap, poor quality Chinese bikes,

This is what I will not buy. They are heavy, and don't last.

Everything should be Frankensteinable. Unfortunately, most things are only disposable these days.