A confusing economy means a less confident consumer
This episode of Marketplace examines the complex state of the U.S. economy through the lens of consumer confidence, the widening gender wage gap, small business struggles, and evolving work-life balance. Despite some short-term optimism due to falling gas prices, Americans remain uncertai
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