Why low sales numbers on Black Friday might actually be a good thing

Friday, November 28, 2008

Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and op-ed writer ("Dying of Consumption" (New York Times) joins The Takeaway to talk about why Americans might be better off if we reined in our shopping habits.
"Rather than go out and buy a flat screen TV, go out and buy your loved ones a savings bond. We need to save."
—Stephen Roach on Black Friday

Guests:

Stephen Roach

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