GUANGZHOU, China: The economics of Barbie dolls helps explain why Chinese companies are increasingly snapping up famous brands like the most recent big target: Volvo.
Chinese officials and businesses cite a much-noted analysis by UBS economist Dong Tao who said the busty plastic doll is sold for $20, but the Chinese manufacturer only earns 35 cents from that.
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