Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Economist makes shocking discovery that selling alcohol brings in money
Some people have been saving for years just to buy beer in their own city.
In one of those "Yeah, I could have told you that" studies, Waco economist Ray Perryman is making the rounds in Weatherford and Irving to tell citizens about his research that allowing alcohol sales can create lots of jobs and bring in tons of money. Gee, who knew that selling a popular product where it previously wasn't allowed would actually make money? It's astonishing!
In addition to Weatherford and Irving, Southlake, Melissa, Greenville, Roanoke, Waxahachie and Fort Worth (parts of it are still dry) will all vote in November on whether to allow alcohol sales.
Posted by Alex B.
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jtmbls, says:
Probably one industry that is recession and depression proof.
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Seanchai520, says:
Too true about it being recession and depression proof. If you can't buy it, make it yourself!! In all fairness, people need something to escape the misery that financial ruin can bring.
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Scott Doyle, says:
Proof? You kidding me? Sales probably spike during a recession/depression!
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Rick Yost, says:
I certainly hope so.
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Tracy Yost, says:
In all seriousness, I have always read that the bar business is a good one to be in when the economy is bad.
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jtmbls, says:
Yeah, just wait until we all start begging for free beer! :-)
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Christin Richard, says:
Casinos create jobs and make money, as well. So what are we waiting for, Texas?
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Jason Rice, says:
::the bar business is a good one to be in when the economy is bad.
Booze and lipstick.
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Tracy Yost, says:
Good one Jason :-) As the article says, "People still need to feel good...."
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