Scroogenomics : why you shouldn't buy presents for the holidays
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Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009].
ISBN
9780691142647, 0691142645
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173 pages ; 16 cm
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Cumberland - Non-Fiction (2nd Floor) | 1680 ENTERTAIN-CHRISTMAS-WAL | On Shelf |
Pawtucket - Adult Non-Fiction | HB 801 W272 2009 | On Shelf |
West Warwick - Adult Non-Fiction (2nd floor) | GOV 339.47 WAL | On Shelf |
Westerly - Non-Fiction (2nd Floor-Reference Room) | 339.47 W | On Shelf |
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780691142647, 0691142645
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Economist Joel Waldfogel illustrates how our consumer spending generates vast amounts of economic waste--to the shocking tune of $85 billion each winter. He provides solid explanations to show us why it's time to stop the madness and think twice before buying gifts for the holidays. Gift giving is different than shopping for our own needs: we make less-informed choices, max out on credit to buy gifts worth less than the money spent, and leave recipients less than satisfied, creating what Waldfogel calls "deadweight loss." And this waste isn't confined to Americans--most major economies share in this orgy of wealth destruction. While recognizing the difficulties of altering current trends, he offers viable alternatives. By reprioritizing our gift-giving habits, Scroogenomics proves that we can still maintain the economy without gouging our wallets, and reclaim the true spirit of the holiday season.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Waldfogel, J. (2009). Scroogenomics: why you shouldn't buy presents for the holidays . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Waldfogel, Joel, 1962-. 2009. Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Waldfogel, Joel, 1962-. Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays Princeton University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Waldfogel, Joel. Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays Princeton University Press, 2009.
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