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Declining American economic growth despite ongoing innovation

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  • Gordon, Robert J., 2018. "Declining American economic growth despite ongoing innovation," Explorations in Economic History, Elsevier, vol. 69(C), pages 1-12.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:exehis:v:69:y:2018:i:c:p:1-12
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eeh.2018.03.002
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