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Why Do Americans Think the Economy is Worse Than It Is?

Two Cents is an educational show about personal finance.

Why Do Americans Think the Economy is Worse Than It Is?

Season 7 Episode 1 | 10m 21s | CC

Have you heard that inflation is spiraling out of control? Have you heard that we're in a recession? Have you heard that people have less spending power today than their parents did 30 years ago? If you're on social media (and who isn't?) you've probably heard some or all of these facts presented like they were common knowledge. The problem is… they're all wrong.

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