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These days, economists and analysts track just about everything to gauge how the economy is doing. Some analysts just focus on one product, such as cement, cardboard boxes, even men’s underwear sales. Can we really learn how the economy is doing by looking in our underwear drawers? The World’s Jason Margolis has the story.

See also

• November 12, 2009 -- Entire program – November 12, 2009
• November 12, 2009 -- Trade with China
• November 12, 2009 -- Zimbabwe’s currency
• November 12, 2009 -- Samasource: “Microwork” for the developing world