Stained glass window depicting Jesus Christ in the Church of the Assumption in Montpeyroux France.

Stained glass window depicting Jesus Christ in the Church of the Assumption in Montpeyroux France.

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It’s time for … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. 

On today’s episode: Analyzing the new jobs numbers, how letting in more immigrants could reduce elder mortality, and betting on the return of … Jesus Christ. 

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