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Half a billion on Halloween pet costumes is latest sign of America's out-of-control consumerism

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Senior Lecturer, Questrom School of Business, Boston University

Halloween spending is out of control.

Americans are expected to spend US$8.8 billion on candy, costumes and decorations this year – or $86 for every person who plans to celebrate. That includes a half a billion dollars on costumes that Americans are buying for their pets, which is double the amount they spent a decade ago. Pumpkins and hot...

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