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Is the Economy on the Rebound?

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Unemployment figures fell again Friday, marking two consecutive months of solid job growth. Some economists point to this as further proof that the nation’s economic recovery is speeding up. But others remain wary, noting that the official end of the recession was mid-2009, and for many, this doesn’t yet feel like a recovery.

We talk with several economists about what the numbers mean for the state and the nation.

Guests:

Ken Goldstein, economist with The Conference Board in New York

Stephen Levy, director of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy

Christopher Thornberg, principal and co-founder of Beacon Economics, a consulting firm focusing on California and other Western states

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