The Feds giveth and the Feds taketh away

The Feds giveth and the Feds taketh away

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February 2, 2017 #Fiscal and Economic Policy , #Legacy Report

Government policies must, of course, adapt to conditions and changing political ideologies but abrupt and unexpected changes can have significant costs and can undercut government credibility with respect to future policies.

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