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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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Reading this Washington Post article, an economist would see a negative-sum game. Because all players are made stronger, the benefit to each player is near zero. But…