Title: Down and Out in Discount America
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Resource type: Magazine article Publication date: 01 / 03 / 2005
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Liza Featherstone |
Date and Time Added: 09/30/2005 at 3:38:13 pm Source: | | | The Nation [Online]. Posted December 16, 2004 (January 3, 2005 issue) |
Synopsis: | | | Outlines some of Wal-Mart's predatory practices including pricing schemes designed to target the poor - such as running ads when welfare checks are issued. Also discusses how Wal-Mart maintains a level of poverty in the community by reducing wages below the poverty line in order to maintain profitability. |
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