Textbook Prices 2009
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The Survey Overview
The annual textbook survey conducted by the Consumer Affairs Commission is of special significance in 2009, given the internationally widespread environment of increasing prices and the attendant hardships faced by consumers of critical goods and services. Our analysis of the survey conducted in 2008 attempted to go beyond the usual examination and report on price movements and sought to give a fuller view of the book industry’s structure, function and contribution.
Survey Coverage
The survey was planned to include data from all known outlets. With this in mind, contact was made with potential participants to confirm their willingness. The CAC subsequently received data from twenty six (26) outlets in the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Area (including Portmore and Spanish Town) and thirty eight (38)
from other urban centres.
The 2009 Survey covered the following areas: