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So is putting a lid on the $65 billion spent annually on holiday gifts, says Professor Joel Waldfogel of the Wharton School. Waldfogel, the author of Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays, insists his theory is solid economics, not bah, humbug. "As an institution for 'allocating...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business Books | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

An estimated 13 million cruisers set sail in 2008, and the Cruise Lines International Association says cruising has grown worldwide 7% on average each year for the past 20 years. But industry executives believe the market is underpenetrated--if so, it must be one of the few markets left that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will the World's Largest Cruise Ship Sink or Swim? | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

To cruise lines, every passenger is a potential ATM, which is why they'll do anything to avoid leaving with empty berths. A full ship is important to the atmosphere, and to employees' pockets, as tips are an important income boost. If you board, you might buy drinks, spa treatments...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will the World's Largest Cruise Ship Sink or Swim? | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

A happy repeat customer is great, but "if ships are sailing full, you can only grow passenger volume at the rate you're adding capacity," says Farley. Yesawich sees some pent-up demand. According to his yearly Travel Monitor survey, 40% of active travelers say they're interested in taking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will the World's Largest Cruise Ship Sink or Swim? | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

Allred said special interests have overshadowed the current administration in his state, causing the needs of ordinary citizens to become a secondary concern. The incumbent Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is Allred’s expected opponent in the general election if Allred wins the Democratic...

Author: By Stephanie B. Garlock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Allred Runs for Idaho Governor | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

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