Employer-consumer standoff is key to economy

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Sun, 03/07/2010 - 15:14

To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen. The two share something in common: They're reluctant to spend freely.


 

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