About this episode
The episode discusses how a $129,000 income is perceived in the context of modern economic challenges in America.
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People in this episode
Host: Economics Explained
Topics covered
- economic benchmarks
- income inequality
- financial struggles
- American economy
- personal finance
Keywords
- income
- poverty
- economic benchmarks
- financial crisis
- American economy
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