Why Inflation Is Sparking Economic Pessimism

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Why Inflation Is Sparking Economic Pessimism

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Apr 14, 2022

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Galen Druke speaks with George Washington University economist Tara Sinclair about the economics behind Americans pessimistic assessment of the economy.

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Apr 14, 2022

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Why Inflation Is Sparking Economic Pessimism

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