No end of books: publishing
Article Abstract:
The British publishing industry is run by bibliophiles rather than executives interested in sales. Publishers are putting themselves out of business by inundating the public with too many overpriced books and stifling discount sales with the Net Book Agreement.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Green, as in greenbacks
Article Abstract:
Coffee growers in Costa Rica are turning away from using chemicals and towards organic growing to woo more buyers. They feel that not using chemicals will make the coffee taste better, and reduce the expense of growing it.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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