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Will a move towards full expensing boost investment?

The shift to full expensing of firms’ capital investments included in Republicans’ tax plans would provide a temporary boost to the economy by encouraging businesses to bring forward investment projects. But it will not lift investment permanently, nor will it pay for itself through stronger economic growth.

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