The economy is like a supertanker. It doesn't move on a...
The economy is like a supertanker. It doesn't move on a dime. Policy can nudge it, but it takes a while before it starts moving and moving substantially.
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The economy is like a supertanker. It doesn't move on a dime. Policy can nudge it, but it takes a while before it starts moving and moving substantially.