On Hand

Explaining the Gas Price Surge

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If you're feeling some sticker shock over gas prices in Michigan recently, you're not alone. Experts say there are multiple factors contributing to the increased cost. Two economists join us today to explain the price spike.

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  • Charley Ballard, professor of economics at Michigan State University
  • Dr. Gabriel M. Ehrlich, economic forecaster and director of the University’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE) at the University of Michigan

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