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E.J. Antoni

Commentary: Denying economic reality doesn’t help struggling Americans

Polls show economic concerns were dominant for many Americans this election season. Unfortunately, voters couldn’t always count on getting accurate reporting about these issues.

Consider a Washington Post article titled “7 ways a recession could be good for you financially.” A closer look at these seven claims reveals just how wrong—or at least highly misleading—financial reporting can be:

1. “Housing prices may finally come down to reasonable levels.”

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