613. Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard.

613. 死很容易。 零售很难。

Freakonomics Radio

社会与文化

2024-11-28

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Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series.)

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