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November 2007

The U.S. economy to 2016: slower growth as boomers begin to retire

Betty W. Su

Real GDP growth is expected to average 2.8 percent a year over the next decade, less than its previous 10-year trend, while productivity growth is expected to slow as well; continued increases in defense spending and strong foreign markets also characterize the outlook for the coming decade.

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