“According to ShopperTrak, which counts retail and mall foot traffic, Black Friday sales increased 6.6 percent over the same day last year, totaling $11.40 billion in retail purchases – the biggest dollar amount ever spent during the day.” (Christian Science Monitor)
Good for the retailers, but don’t think this creates economic growth.
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“Consumer Spending Doesn’t Drive the Economy” by Mark Skousen