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Jared Bernstein and Richard Kogan

Latest articles by Jared Bernstein and Richard Kogan

Polyarchy
Bumpy deficits, smoother ride: The historical evolution of budget deficits and growth rateBumpy deficits, smoother ride: The historical evolution of budget deficits and growth rate
Polyarchy

Budget deficits, properly managed, are not only not evil — they’re downright good.

By Jared Bernstein and Richard Kogan