Christina Romer, NY Times
EVERYONE seems to be talking about a crisis in manufacturing. Workers, business leaders and politicians lament the decline of this traditionally central part of the American economy. President Obama, in his State of the Union address, singled out manufacturing for special tax breaks and support. Many go further, by urging trade restrictions or direct government investment in promising industries.
Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2012/02/05/do_manufacturers_need_special_treatment_272930.html
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