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It's Worse Because It's Better

A few more good economy/bad economy musings

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Addison Del Mastro
Oct 24, 2024
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There’s an interesting thing I’ve heard recently: that some people think all of the job openings and short staffing in stores and restaurants is a sign that we’re in a bad economy. I remember, back during the Bush years, my dad saying he knew we had a hot economy because there were “Help Wanted” signs everywhere. In other words, lots of unfilled jobs is…

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