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News Release 08-034
Tax Rebates Versus Tax Bonuses
How the government describes tax checks may determine whether the payments stimulate the economy
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How the government characterizes tax windfalls can have a major impact on whether or not people choose to spend them to stimulate the economy, says Nicholas Epley, behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago.
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