The national debt: a secular perspective

John Carlson () and E. J. Stevens

Economic Review, 1985, issue Q III, pages 11-24

Abstract: An examination of the various factors that have determined the level and growth of the federal debt over the past 40 years, with some perspective on future levels of federal debt.

Keywords: Debts, Public; Budget deficits (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1985

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