GOOD Sheet: Our Present Economy

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November 20, 2008 • 6:27 pm PST
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The winter holidays: a time to join with family and friends, give thanks, celebrate, and get out the plastic and cash. We are a nation of consumers and we consume the most in November and December-in those two months, the retail profits come rolling in. Fueled by cards, presents, and food, the holidays form their own annual economic boom.

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This exploration of the economy is a collaboration between GOOD and Kiss Me I'm Polish. GOOD Sheet no. 011 is available in print in Starbucks from November 20-26.

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