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PBS NewsHour  'Tis the Season to Save or Spend? A Holiday Money Conundrum

'Tis the Season, But Should We Save or Spend? A Holiday Money Conundrum Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: 'Tis the Season to Save or Spend? A Holiday Money Conundrum

Is saving money during the holidays smart or Scrooge-ish? Is shopping a way of forging social bonds and expressing your freedom or is it giving in to crass commercialism? Following the lessons of some "economist Christmas carols," economics correspondent Paul Solman weighs the economic and social theories of both sides.

Duration: (10:02)
Premiere Date: 12/20/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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