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Politicians and the economy: Holding the reins, or along for the ride?
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Economist and columnist Edward Lotterman says its something of a point of honor among economists to disabuse students and others of the common notion that politicians have much control over the economy's ups and downs. More information at Lotterman's collected columns are at <a href="http://www.edlotterman.com">EdLotterman.com</a>. (Photo courtesy of Edward Lotterman)

Economist and columnist Edward Lotterman says its something of a point of honor among economists to disabuse students and others of the common notion that politicians have much control over the economy's ups and downs. More information at Lotterman's collected columns are at <a href="http://www.edlotterman.com">EdLotterman.com</a>.

(Photo courtesy of Edward Lotterman)
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