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“The Bush tax cuts should be extended permanently for families with annual incomes of less than $250,000 and should be phased out slowly for those making more than that. Raising taxes on anyone now, when the economic recovery is so fragile, would be a mistake.”

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Mark Zandi
Mark Zandi

Mark Zandi, born in 1959, is an influential expert in the field of economics. He has extensive expertise in economic forecasting, policy analysis, and financial market research, particularly in the areas of financial crises and macroeconomic analysis. more

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