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广播听力：Economists Should Think More for the Poor

Source: 恒星英语学习网 snow 2009-02-10 English BBS Favorite

An economist recently wrote on his blog that train ticket prices should have been raised during the Spring Festival traffic rush. He said raising the prices could have solved a slew of problems including scalpers and deteriorating service quality.

The economist suggested that poor people would choose to go home when prices were lower, or might stay away from home during the Spring Festival to save money.

His opinion has triggered wide debate. (www.hxen.com)

Shandong-based Qilu Evening News carries a commentary criticizing economists for not thinking about the needs of low-income travelers.

The writer says price leverage doesn't work when people have a strong desire to go home. Most people, rich or poor