Question

Will retail and restaurant locations in the US decline by over 50% between 2020 and 2050?

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Total Forecasters25

Community Prediction40% (29.3% - 50%)

Make a Prediction

50%

community: 40%

Authors:

RyanBeck A_R Matej erikhoel

Opened:

Jan 19, 2022

Closes:

Dec 31, 2049

Scheduled resolution:

Aug 1, 2051

Economy & Business

Information technology

United States

North American Industry Classification System

Bureau of Labor Statistics

E-commerce

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