'This Is Not Sensible Policy': Obama's Chief Economist Dismisses Kamala Harris' Price Gouging Crackdown

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Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign has embraced a populist economic message, blaming corporate greed for high grocery prices. However, her proposal to ban price gouging is drawing criticism from economists, including a key figure from the Obama administration.

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