A dollar amount on how much racism has cost the U.S.
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A colossal number: $16 trillion over 20 years, due to racism in the U.S., according to a new study by Citigroup. Plus, the strength of spenders in this economy. And, fixing how we pay for long-term health care.
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David Brancaccio
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