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Budget Deficits and the Growth of Public Expenditure in South Africa

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  • G. Tridimas*, 1985. "Budget Deficits and the Growth of Public Expenditure in South Africa," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 53(4), pages 251-257, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:53:y:1985:i:4:p:251-257
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.1985.tb01018.x
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