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The decline in Americans' spending on reading materials (both digital and print) since 2000. Meanwhile, spending on other forms of entertainment has increased 25 percent.

The decline in Americans' spending on  reading materials (both digital and print) since 2000. Meanwhile, spending on other forms of entertainment has increased 25 percent.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.