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A return to the service economy?

Marketplace All-in-One

English - February 26, 2021 23:34 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings
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Stuck at home during the pandemic and unable to spend on restaurants or travel, Americans have been trying fulfill emotional needs by buying stuff. But you can only buy so many backyard trampolines, and economists are predicting a big shift back to spending on services as COVID-19 cases decline. That’s good news for the United States’ service economy. Also on today’s show: Some credit card limits are going up and a look at challenges health care disruptors face.