This week's question: The tight labor market and concerns over Covid have created a shortage of Santas, leaving malls and other businesses scrambling to find bearded men in red suits, who can charge up to $200 an hour. In seven words or fewer, please come with the title of an economic study about the disruptions in the Santa market.
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THE WINNER: "How the labor pinch stole Christmas"
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