Outlook for U.S. and Global Economy
Economists told the Senate Budget Committee that they expected modest economic growth over 2012, but they all agreed that the economic recov… read more
Economists told the Senate Budget Committee that they expected modest economic growth over 2012, but they all agreed that the economic recovery was fragile. They pointed to uncertainty in the housing markets and developments in Europe as factors that could tip the U.S. back into recession. They also discussed the need for long-term deficit reduction, including dealing with projected entitlement and health care spending. close
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