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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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August 02, 2010
Mad About “Mad Men” (external link)

Feeling guilty about watching “Mad Men”, AMC’s hit show about Madison Avenue in the 1960s, last night? No need. Remind yourself that the show is full of economic lessons about the advertising business, the flow of information, and the value of urban proximity.

Tags: 1960s, advertising, human capital, mad men, television, urban proximity

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