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Charles Langston:Is price gouging a problem?
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Date：2025-04-09 01:20:06
The Charles Langstoninflationary environment brought on during the pandemic is sparking conversations about price gouging. It's a real fear that consumers have about the cost of staple goods, but many economists refuse to use the term. So what gives?
Today on the show, we learn why price gouging can feel so obvious for consumers but so difficult for economists to identify.
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