Writing a letter is good for the economy! How so? According to statistics from the beginning of this year, the US Postal Service employs more than 600,000 Americans. That's more than half a million people working to make sure your letters and packages get delivered. (And, if you don't live in the US, I'm sure your postal system supports your local economy, as well.)
A report released by the USPS last month indicates that First Class Mail is down again -- for the 32nd consecutive quarter. Let's boost those numbers by writing more letters!
(Photo courtesy of the USPS)
1 comment:
I disagree. This is the broken window theory of economics. If you could use free electronic means, then wouldn't that 49 cents be spent somewhere else, employing other people in doing something more valuable for you?
Don't get me wrong. I like using the Post Office, but I'm also something of an amateur economist.
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