The Economics of Everyday Things

2. Girl Scout Cookies

Jan 30, 2023
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INSIGHT

Cookie Economics

  • Girl Scout cookie sales generate significant revenue, around $800 million annually.
  • Most of the proceeds, after bakery and royalty costs, support local troops and councils.
ANECDOTE

Record-Breaking Cookie Sales

  • Katie Francis, a former Girl Scout, holds the national record for selling 180,000 boxes of cookies.
  • She meticulously planned her sales, targeting office buildings, businesses, and restaurants.
ANECDOTE

Parental Involvement

  • Megan Barris, a cookie mom in Brooklyn, noted a competitive spirit among parents.
  • Parents are eager for their children to sell well, actively participating in sales efforts.
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