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According to this anecdotal radio report cultural spending in Europe is trending up (live performances, exhibitions) while other forms of discretionary spending
by r7000 18y ago
According to this anecdotal radio report cultural spending in Europe is trending up (live performances, exhibitions) while other forms of discretionary spending (especially eating out) is dropping. The claim was this was expected and in line with previous downturns. The only U.S. discussion was during the intro with the old standby of the rise of movie houses and Hollywood during the depression. There was no discussion of sporting events.
[piece begins at 15:25] http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/twtw_20090208_11769.mp3 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/twtw_20090208_11769.mp3
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