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The Financial Crisis is Not Yet Over for Most Americans
New York Times columnist David Leonhardt argues that the financial crisis is not over, despite what standard economic measurements show, and points to alternative ways to measure GDP.
We see all kinds of ways the aftereffects of the financial crisis are still with us - leading @DLeonhardt to question our economic indicators.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 17, 2018@DLeonhardt says what we have is: stagnant or slow-growing incomes for the majority and rapidly growing incomes for the small subset at the top. Call to share your story or questions: 212-433-9692.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 17, 2018