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Women leaving the workforce is everyone’s problem

10.30.2020 - By MarketplacePlay

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Women are taking on more work at home because of the pandemic, and their labor force participation rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than three decades. That’s not just a problem for families, it’s a problem for the whole economy. Today, we’ll look at the ripple effects. Plus: Netflix’s price hike, the dollar as a safe haven and the volunteer notaries helping Missouri voters mail in their ballots.

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