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Is the US fiscal deficit sustainable?: A fractionally integrated approach

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  • Gil-Alana, L. A.
  • Perez de Gracia, F.

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  • Cunado, J. & Gil-Alana, L. A. & Perez de Gracia, F., 2004. "Is the US fiscal deficit sustainable?: A fractionally integrated approach," Journal of Economics and Business, Elsevier, vol. 56(6), pages 501-526.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:jebusi:v:56:y:2004:i:6:p:501-526
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