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What Labubus Say About Our F-d Up Economy

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Nihilism and Economic Indicators: Understanding Public Sentiment

This chapter explores the pervasive sense of hopelessness among Americans regarding their financial futures amidst rising costs. It contrasts the delayed recognition of recessions with the disconnect between everyday citizens and the elite's confidence, introducing the Lububu Index as a metaphor for public sentiment's impact on the economy.

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