One of the debates that's gone on has been austerity versus growth, and at what point do you need to include some growth measures along with austerity in order to provide hope.
Jeanne Shaheen: “One of the debates that's gone on has been austerity versus growth, and at what point do you need to include some growth…”
On the recordJuly 31, 2012
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Shaheen discusses the need for growth measures alongside austerity in Europe.
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