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Economic Pulse

Economic Pulse: Week of 12/31/21

By Kamran Afshar
Published December 31, 2021 at 8:15 PM EST
KAMRAN AFSHAR ASSOCIATES INC.

Retail sales recorded strong growth during the holiday season...

Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review.

Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered and Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

(Original air-date: 12/31/21)

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Kamran Afshar
Dr. Kamran Afshar is the host of the weekly WDIY feature Economic Pulse, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association as a Vice President.
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