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A forgettable year for the economy

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Spurred By Rise In Overseas Market, Wall Street Op
A trader works on the floor statue of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in November.
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MPR's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell joins Midday to review the economy's performance in 2008, and predict what might happen in 2009.

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A trader works on the floor statue of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in November.
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