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Dollars and Deficits: Substituting False for Real Problems

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  • A. James Meigs, 1988. "Dollars and Deficits: Substituting False for Real Problems," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 8(2), pages 533-553, Fall.
    • Handle: RePEc:cto:journl:v:8:y:1988:i:2:p:533-553
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