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3 things to know about books and reading in Europe

August 23, 2021 by World Economic Forum 1 Comment

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content The price of books in the European Union is growing at a slower rate than general consumer goods.Total consumer prices rose by 14% but books only saw a 12% rise (June 2011 […]

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