About the Authors
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Barry W. Poulson
Barry W. Poulson is an emeritus professor of economics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
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David M. Walker
David M. Walker is a former U.S. Comptroller General. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.