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Is the trend in post-WW II US real GDP uncertain or non-linear?

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  • Vougas, Dimitrios V., 2007. "Is the trend in post-WW II US real GDP uncertain or non-linear?," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 94(3), pages 348-355, March.
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