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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Consumer confidence is down, so why are Americans spending more? - By Daniel Gross - Slate Magazine

Consumer confidence is down, so why are Americans spending more? - By Daniel Gross - Slate Magazine

A fine and sensible analysis.
Posted by Jamie Laing at 7/28/2010

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