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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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The job market is controlled by a variety of factors including the economy, technological advancement, international trade, and the disintegration of unions. One economist hypothesizes that we are failing to put ourselves ahead and prevent these trends, which is causing a steep decline in the wages of American workers.