Taking Stock of the Economy: 2017 Outlook
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Unemployment is down, stock market is up and the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
Just how strong is the American economy? Two Chicago economists take stock of what’s in store for 2017.
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Taking Stock of the Economy: 2017 Outlook
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Just how strong is the American economy? Two Chicago economists take stock of what’s in store for 2017.
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Clip: 12/19/2016 | 15m 15s | A panel discussion tackles city, state and national political news. (15m 15s)
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