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What Budget Problem?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Does Congress know that our federal budget deficit has been shrinking steadily since 2009, the end of the 18-month Great Recession? Yes, that’s right. A combination of cuts in government spending and very low interest rates on … Continue reading →

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Is Pent-up Demand Growing?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs We are now hearing that pent up demand is growing as the economic recovery takes its time. What is it, and what would it mean for an earlier recovery? Fed Chairman Bernanke mentioned that ‘demand’ could grow in … Continue reading →

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