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By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion

August 17, 2026

Why GDP is the GOAT of economic statistics

NEW YORK (TNS) — It is an odd confession to make about a statistic, I realize, but then again I am...

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DEAR ABBY: My youngest son is getting married this spring, and they have decided they want a child-free wedding reception. We have three grandchildren...

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