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Starbucks Raises Some Prices in Hard Times

Posted By Sheldon Richman

“As the recession wears on and fewer people are splurging at Starbucks, the coffee chain’s response is to raise prices. On Thursday, Starbucks stores in several cities started charging up to 30 cents more for some specialty beverages, though the company is charging less for some basic drinks.” (New York Times [1], Friday)

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[1] New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/21/business/21sbux.html?ref=todayspaper

[2] “The Entrepreneur on the Heroic Journey”: http://www.thefreemanonline.org/featured/the-entrepreneur-on-the-heroic-journey/

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