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>But when it comes to traditional family outings, the purchasing power of that income has declined There's an obvious way to dispute this claim: at the time, t
by syrrim 4y ago
>But when it comes to traditional family outings, the purchasing power of that income has declined
There's an obvious way to dispute this claim: at the time, these were not traditional family outings. They were modern family outings, and would have been alternatives to what were considered traditional family outings back then. As they became traditional, markets found a way to cash in on their status in that regard by raising prices. Cheaper alternatives also arose, but people who want the "real" experience typically won't settle for the cheap version. Thus, the price increases.
- fundad 4y agoThis is probably true, think of when more rural areas had thriving popluations. They aren't near a stadium or amusement park, a family's social life involved their church and "family outings" were organized by church groups. Populations grew around urban areas which have tons of churches in the US but also the opportunity to interact with many more types of people and an explosion of new types of activities. I think Big Outing also made sure sitcom characters went to major league sports stadiums and amusement parks which people aspire to attain.