According to an article in today's New York Times, U.S. retail sales in a variety of sectors rose 1.6 percent during the month of March.
"Increasingly, economists are saying that consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of the economy, may be more robust this year than previously thought," the article stated.
The full article can be accessed here.
Interested in consumerism and market trends through the ages? The history department of Tufts Summer Session is offering a course this summer, entitled: "Consumption, Power and Identity: History of Food and Clothing," that explores the history of goods consumption from the 1600's to the 2000's. A full course description, as well as a comprehensive list of summer courses can be found on the Tufts Summer Session web site.
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