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State Fiscal Policies for Budget Stabilization and Economic Growth: A Dynamic Scoring Analysis

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  • Barry W. Poulson

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  • John Merrifield & Barry W. Poulson, 2014. "State Fiscal Policies for Budget Stabilization and Economic Growth: A Dynamic Scoring Analysis," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 34(1), pages 47-81, Winter.
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