ask alexa

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]
Subscribe to our RSS feed
EconLife.com connects economics to everyday life, current events and history.

notes

Retail sales are expected to rise only 3.4% this year as opposed to the 4.7% increase in 2011. Economists believe it will be a result of many factors: unemployment, stagnant wage growth, suffering housing market and high oil prices.