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PODCAST: New York as a lesson in economics

David Brancaccio May 21, 2015
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: New York as a lesson in economics

David Brancaccio May 21, 2015
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A new report from the OECD shows income inequality in many parts of the world including the U.S. The data shows the gap between the rich and poor is seven times larger than it was in the ’80s. Plus, our senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talks about the economic lessons learned and taught by New York City.

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