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Have you ever realized the craze that girl scout cookies have caused? Whenever I hear those three words I jump at the chance to order them. Money really is no object. I end up with enough boxes to last me a year. I looked in the freezer yesterday and found that I still had 3 boxes that I never ate.

The demand for these cookies must soar around February when they’re on sale. I’d like to know how much money the sales bring. Back when I was 10, I never thought about much more than the prize I would get if I sold over 100…

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Hey Fellow Econ Students and Enthusiasts!
I was walking in my town today (a very suburban one I might add) and I happened to notice the window of Victoria’s Secret. I remember a couple of years ago when the store first came to my town, there was a HUGE backlash against the scantilly clad mannequins. Although this store was very popular on its own, the extra publicity happened to be very beneficial for the profits of the store. The buzz the “traditional values” alliance of my town generated helped usher in a wave of people to shop at Victoria’s Secret. So, do you think the backlash against sexual and salacious advertising campaigns helps, rather than hurts, these businesses? Speak your mind on Raise Your Hand!

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