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Jul 6, 2022

That “inflation relief” money could drive prices higher

Some states are distributing inflation rebates, but some economists are critical of the programs. Plus, who steps up when local governments go broke?

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Kathryn Judge, author of "Direct," discusses the major role of middlemen in our lives.
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That “inflation relief” money could drive prices higher