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Economic Commentary

Are SBA Loan Guarantees Desirable?

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Over the last 10 years, the Small Business Administration has been responsible for well over $100 billion in small business credit extensions, more than any single private lender. This Commentary explores the motivations for such a large investment of taxpayer dollars.

09.15.2004ISSN 2163-3738 EC 9/15/2004

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Craig, Ben R., William E. Jackson III, and James B. Thomson. 2004. “Are SBA Loan Guarantees Desirable?” Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Economic Commentary 9/15/2004.

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