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‘Barbie,' Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift providing a boost to the economy, experts say

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Rosemary ConnorsJuly 31, 2023 6:10 pm

‘Barbie,' Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift providing a boost to the economy, experts say

What do Beyoncé, Barbie and Taylor Swift have in common? They are the “bosses of the boost” to the economy right now. Experts say spending is up nationwide this summer, thanks in large part to those three. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors explains.

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