Principles of Macroeconomics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078809
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Identify the positive effects of increased government spending on the rural flood-prone areas of Bangladesh.
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