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The Sahm Rule, Explained (By Claudia Sahm)
Earlier this month, the Sahm rule was triggered – meaning the US economy is in a recession. Or is it?
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On today’s Big Take podcast, economist Claudia Sahm explains the Sahm rule: how she came up with the idea, whether or not we’re in a recession, and why she wishes it was called something else.