Retail Sales Per Capita Adjusted For Inflation

On December 14, Doug Short posted to his blog a chart showing retail sales per capita, adjusted for inflation (CPI).  The data is through November, as noted on the chart:

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Of course, this view of total retail sales, on a per-capita (factoring in population growth) basis - as well as adjusted for inflation - is not one that is often seen.  I've posted it as I believe that this view is an important one, for many reasons.
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A Special Note concerning our economic situation is found here
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