The Business of Love or The Cost of Love

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, consider the Business of Love and the economic activity associated with the holiday. Can we put a price on love, if so what is the price and how should we account (economically, monetarily, psychologically, etc.) for love? What are the impacts of Valentine's Day on the economy, especially in our current economic climate? What markets currently exist and/or have emerged (online, offline, international, etc.) to meet the demand for love? Consider the prices of goods and services related to the holiday. What businesses have you noticed that is taking advantage of the holiday to offer a promotion? Does it seem ridiculous for a Plumber to offer a Valentine promotion like, "Nothing says 'I love you' more that a working toilet," for discounted plumbing services? Also, consider your personal spending. What will you spend on your Valentine(s)? Is this any different than last year? What factors are determining your spending? Examine any other economic concepts that support or argue the relationship between love and economics. For the essay, find an article, video, website, online news, etc., from reputable sources, that relates to the topic questions and economics. Your discussion content should address the economics importance/significance/impact of the topic and summarize your research findings. Provide the title, date, source, and website link