Economist discusses industry sector declines
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Economic recovery in the U.S. and Texas may not be quick and painless. And many businesses are worried about hanging in there until it does. Dr. Anil Kumar, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joins Good Day to talk about the declines in Texas. Few industries are being spared. More: www.dallasfed.org/research/economics/2020/0618

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