WASHINGTON D.C. — US Vice President Kamala Harris' price gouging policy has been criticized by economists and analysts, who say it is an uncompetitive proposal that could end up hurting, not helping, US consumers.

Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, announced the policy last week as part of a raft of populist proposals that included a $6,000-a-year tax credit for families with newborn children and a $10,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers.

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