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The Macroeconomics of Low Inflation

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  • George A. Akerlof

    (Brookings Institution and University of California, Berkeley)

  • William R. Dickens

    (Brookings Institution)

  • George L. Perry

    (Brookings Institution)

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  • George A. Akerlof & William R. Dickens & George L. Perry, 1996. "The Macroeconomics of Low Inflation," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 27(1), pages 1-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:bin:bpeajo:v:27:y:1996:i:1996-1:p:1-76
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