There is no doubt that the US is riding out some tough economic times right now. From panicked news reports to drastic budget cuts, Americans are constantly reminded of the tight budget constraints. So where are we spending our precious dollars these days? And how does the media influence our purchases?
We hope to answer these questions and more as we use this blog to delve into the issue of American economic struggles. We are a group of students from Furman University trying to figure out just how this crisis has affected different American industries, and how these economic issues are depicted in the media. We have each selected different topics of focus:
Chase Ollis on Music,
Rob Fondu on Sports and Recreation,
Katherine Jenkins on Travel,
Gill Budd on Food,
and Emily Welling on Movies and TV.
We will combine our personal observations and experiences with media reports and expert analysis in our economic investigation. It’s gonna be a bumpy ride…