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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