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Taking the Economy's Pulse — With Tacos
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CNBC.com Staff Writer
Signs of economic recovery abound, from fancy pens to "jerk" insurance. But the tacos tell a different tale.
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That includes the choice of a chicken burrito, double-decker taco, gordita supreme or beefy five-layer burrito, plus Doritos and a medium soda [PEP
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These $2 meals recall the troughs of the recession, where we saw all kinds crazy culinary promotions, like steak for $5 and lobster at lunch-meat prices, aimed at getting cost-conscious consumers to spend more.
Taco Bell says the reason it's offering such deals this late in the game is because its research shows consumers think value meals are “too pricey and have lost their relevance.” They also think drinks are getting too expensive.
Viva la recession!
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Pony Treats:
Now in Caviar Flavor! You wouldn't know there was ever a recession by the looks of things in Moscow: 33 caviar-vending machines were installed in government offices. They proved so popular, the one in the mayor's office broke down!
Recession Lessons From the Jersey Shore. You might think it's just an anthropological study in idiocy but there are actually a few valuable economic lessons in "The Jersey Shore," from Snookie's signature poof to the dining habits of Mike "The Situation," Recession Wire reports.
Odd Signs of Recovery:
- Homeless Executive Lands Job as CEO
- Move Over $4 Latte. It's the $12 Cup of Coffee!
- College Guarantees a Job—Or Your Money Back
- More Signs—From Fancy Pens to 'Jerk' Insurance
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