Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston on how the economy affects Minnesotans

Johnston, Farrell
Louis Johnston (left) Economics professor at St. John's University and College of St. Benedict, and Chris Farrell, American Public Media's popular economist and author.
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From income inequality, taxes and the minimum wage to home-ownership trends and the employment future on the Iron Range, Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston tackle many of the key economic issues facing Minnesotans.

Gary Eichten moderated the discussion in Alexandria at Senior College of West Central Minnesota with economists Johnston of St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict and American Public Media's Farrell. Recorded at the Alexandria Technical and Community College. Amy Sunderland is the director of Senior College.

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