It’s been interesting to read everyone’s “take” on this article, and it will be even more interesting to see what actually happens.
As an observation, it’s amazing to me that things like the romance novels and films my wife is involved in have proven to be “recession proof,” with sales escalating into the billions–even during the worst of times. Proof, I guess, that the world will still spend on escapisim regardless of, or perhaps because of, the realities of life.