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Feb 2021
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S E29: Assignment: Spending and Saving

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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The Think Like An Economist team are taking a break this week, but we'll be back next week to look at consumption and savings. See you then, Betsey, Justin and Nas.


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