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Karl Smith and Samuel Hammond

Latest articles by Karl Smith and Samuel Hammond

The Big Idea
There are problems with the Republican tax bill. Deficits aren’t one of them.There are problems with the Republican tax bill. Deficits aren’t one of them.
The Big Idea

With borrowing rates so low, deficit-financed stimulus might be just what’s called for.

By Karl Smith and Samuel Hammond