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Economist Robert Heilbroner.

Economist Robert Heilbroner (rhymes with "runner"). He'll discuss the current recession, and our long-standing obsession with the deficit. He'll also give some suggestions about how to end the recession, and he'll tell us why sometimes a deficit isn't a bad thing.

18:15

Other segments from the episode on February 10, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 10, 1992: Interview with Robert Heilbroner; Commentary on infomercials; Interview with Alex Chilton; Review of Jonathan Franzen's novel "Strong Motion."

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