Economists Differ on Prospects Under Progressive Agenda
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Two local economists weigh in on the outlook for both the local and national economy.
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeking a state graduated income tax and Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot rethinking tax subsidies for controversial city projects, two economists offer their take on the local and national economy.
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Economists Differ on Prospects Under Progressive Agenda
Clip: 4/8/2019 | 13m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeking a state graduated income tax and Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot rethinking tax subsidies for controversial city projects, two economists offer their take on the local and national economy.
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