Economics: Principles & Policy
Economics: Principles & Policy
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Author: William J. Baumol; Alan S. Blinder; John L. Solow
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Budget projections show the debt-to-GDP ratio of the U.S. government topping its World War II high before too long.

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