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Commentary: activist fiscal policy to stabilize economic activity

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  • Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel, 2009. "Commentary: activist fiscal policy to stabilize economic activity," Proceedings - Economic Policy Symposium - Jackson Hole, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, pages 387-397.
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