Young People See Prices High Across Goods and Services
A survey of four fifths of college and high school students finds clothing and entertainment costs rising, with girls harsher on clothing. Movie tickets and records also cited as expensive, while many items like surplus clothing, pantyhose, notebooks, and thrift shop finds are noted as bargains. Opinions split on the economy’s direction, ranging from downturn to stabilization, with several urging prices to fall or wages to rise.