Fun with Black Friday....

Hi all,

I hope you've mostly recovered from your Thanksgiving turkey and Black Friday shopping hangover!  In the spirit of the latter activity, I figured I would give you an article about the ramifications of staying open on Thanksgiving on the bottom line for retailers.  And just remember- only 25 shopping days until Christmas.  =P

Cheers,
Jodi

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Fun with Black Friday.... Hi all, I hope you've mostly recovered from your Thanksgiving turkey and Black Friday shopping hangover!  In the spirit of the latter activity, I figured I would give you an article about the ramifications of staying open on Thanksgiving on the bottom line for retailers.  And just remember- only 25 shopping days until Christmas.  =P Cheers, Jodi Join the Facebook Page Follow Me on Twitter   Jodi Beggs Economics Expert Retailers Open on Thanksgiving Experienced Disappointing Sales Apparently opening early for Black Friday isn't all it's cracked up to be.  So what went wrong with this strategy? READ NOW Introduction to Transaction Utility This article explains the concept of transaction utility as described by behavioral economists and discusses how transaction utility contributes to irrationalities in decision making. READ NOW Social Norms and Market Efficiency This article gives a number of examples of how "irrational" behaviors can actually be productive for markets. READ NOW All About Surge Pricing This article explains what surge pricing is, how companies use it, and how market participants feel about the practice. READ NOW Featured Articles • Dialogue in Canadian French Versus France French + English Translation • You Can Make Potassium Chlorate at Home • Learn About Texas Christian University and What It Takes to Get In • The professionals say - add NOTHING to Christmas tree water. • Sayonara - How to End a Conversation • Make Non-Toxic Christmas Tree Food • Tips on how to keep a Christmas tree fresh through the Season. • What Are Black Holes? Advertisement About Economics  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Economics newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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