The Role of Government Spending
Explore the limited evidence and varying perspectives on the impact of government spending on the economy, from the Great Depression to Japan's infrastructure investments. Is there room for real progress in understanding the effects of fiscal stimulus?In this clip
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Ricardo Reis on Keynes, Macroeconomics, and Monetary Policy
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