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NCSU economist says jobless benefits not primary reason for slow job growth

Many business owners and Republican leaders are blaming hiring shortages and slow job growth on federal pandemic benefits they say are too generous. Democrats - and many economists - say the answer isn't that simple.
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Many business owners and Republican leaders are blaming hiring shortages and slow job growth on federal pandemic benefits they say are too generous. Democrats - and many economists - say the answer isn't that simple.

Reporter : Laura Leslie
Photographer : Josie Zimmer
Web Editor : Matthew Burns
Posted 2021-05-07T19:45:46-0400 - Updated 2021-05-07T19:45:46-0400