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Reader Poll: Will Rebates Stimulate Economy, Significantly?

Published: Monday, 7 Apr 2008 | 1:01 PM ET
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By: Lee Brodie
Web Editor

Martin Feldstein, who heads the group that is considered the arbiter of U.S. recessions, told CNBC that he believes the U.S. has been sliding into a recession since December or January. 

“I think the professional forecasters have been a little slow to come to the recognition that we’re in a recession,” Feldstein said in a live interview.

Feldstein, president of the National Bureau of Economic Research, said the downturn could go on longer and deeper than the two most recent recessions.

Feldstein said he expects a bounce in the second half of the year as rebates roll out. But, he cautioned not to count on consumer confidence.

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