Decline in US personal savings

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

American personal saving rates drop below zero and Alistair Cooke considers the economists who see this as good news, those who see it as bad and a culture that encourages credit.

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Christmas Day 199821:00

BBC Radio 4

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Christmas Day 199821:00
BBC Radio 4

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