Budget and Spending

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Budget and Spending

Federal spending has grown rapidly over the last decade, leading to substantial budget deficits that have crippled the economy and financially harmed Americans. 

 

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An Arms-Control Approach to Deficit Reduction Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2010 3 min read

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Obama Would Create $13 Trillion Deficit Brian M. Riedl

Oct 7, 2009 3 min read

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The Elements of a Responsible Budget Proposal

Feb 24, 2009 9 min read

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Why Spending Stimulus Plans Fail Brian M. Riedl

Nov 19, 2008 3 min read

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Why Government Spending Does Not Stimulate Economic Growth Brian M. Riedl

Nov 12, 2008 14 min read

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No Economic Silver Lining in Tax Hikes J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

Feb 26, 2008 7 min read