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Richard Vedder: The Wages of Unemployment

Richard Vedder: The Wages of Unemployment

In today's Wall Street Journal

"Most Americans recognize the need to reduce government spending to rein in the national debt. But there is another reason to cut government spending for specific programs: If more people have less incentive to stay out of the work force, they might seek jobs and help spur economic growth."

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