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Aug 13, 2020

Just under 1 million people signed up for unemployment last week. Somehow, that’s an improvement.

Last week, 963,000 more people signed up for unemployment benefits. Plus, how do we define price gouging? Also, how families are feeling about the upcoming school year. And, understanding the pay gap for Black women.

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The Labor Department said that applications fell to 963,000, the second straight drop, from 1.2 million the previous week.
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Segments From This Episode

It's stunning that first-time jobless claims are as high as they are
Diane Swonk, chief economist at the tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton, has more.
What constitutes price gouging?
by Jasmine Garsd
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States prohibit exorbitant price increases for essential goods during an emergency.
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Families are worried about the costs of online learning, study shows
by David Brancaccio, Kristin Schwab and Alex Schroeder
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Parents are concerned about what online learning could to do their finances and their career growth.
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For Black women, the pay gap persists
by Erika Beras
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In times of crisis, existing patterns of inequality become more pronounced.
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