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Economist warns drop in oil prices could slow down the economy

December 12, 2014

Fri, Dec 12: Motorists got more good news at the pumps on Friday. The cost of gas has dropped once again, this time by about 6 cents. And while some see the break at the pumps as a relief, a Halifax economist warns it could affect the economy. Global's Mayya Assouad reports.

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