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A Keynesian Defense of the Reagan Deficit

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  • Richard J. Cebula

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. The argument of Professor R. J. Alexander that the Reagan deficit had little impact upon interest rates is attacked on the basis of a lack of empirical analysis and its reliance upon the non‐market prime rate of interest. Procedures used follow Hoelscher, Barth, Iden, Russek, and others and relate to the expected inflation rate.

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  • Richard J. Cebula, 1990. "A Keynesian Defense of the Reagan Deficit," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 49(1), pages 47-52, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:49:y:1990:i:1:p:47-52
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1990.tb02259.x
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