August 31, 2013
Textbook prices jump
TEXTBOOK prices have increased by an average 10 per cent this academic year.
This is according to the Consumer Affairs Commission’s (CAC’s) survey of 126 text books (82 secondary, 31 primary and 13 infant), in 52 book outlets in the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) and all parishes.
The increase is greater than that recorded in 2012 — five per cent
The average price increase in the KMA was 11 per cent, representing a 6 per cent increase over 2012. Within Other Urban Centres, the increase was 8 per cent, representing a two per cent increase over last year.
