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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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Facing large deficits and reductions in state funds, cities are increasingly “outsourcing” basic services to outside companies, who can often perform them at lower cost. Cities must balance this benefit with the downside of less local control.