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On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
The sizes of deficits and debt matter, of course, but not all tax and spending programs are created equal with respect to their effects on the economy.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of tax and spending programs on the economy.

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