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A Strange Moment for the U.S. Economy

May 18, 2021
Ben Casselman, an economics and business reporter for The New York Times, delves into the current perplexities of the U.S. economy. He discusses the uneven recovery from the pandemic, shedding light on the baffling job growth numbers and labor shortages. Casselman unpacks the surge in used car prices, linking it to wider inflation issues and the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve. He also examines how personal circumstances and various state policies impact employment trends, offering a comprehensive look at our economic landscape.
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