How to Boost Economic Growth: Less Government Spending - The American Spectator

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Want To Boost Economic Growth? Tell Government To Spend Less

New study shows that, when it comes to federal stimulus, less is more.

by Veronique de Rugy

August 27, 2020, 10:19 AM

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Intellectuals are supposed to speak truth to power. Unfortunately, some seem to be more interested in saying what everyone expects them to say, which only reinforces the status quo. Thankfully, a few ...

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