In spite of the uncertainties in the global economy, Connor remains confident it can maintain its steady growth path.

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And yet, the Fed has kept NGDP growing on a remarkably steady growth path (albeit, below its pre-crisis trend path).

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While a crash is definitely a possibility, it seems equally as possible that Chinese authorities will be able to keep a steady path toward more sustainable growth.

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If Congress and the governments of other nations were willing to have tariff preferences that covered more than apparel, Haiti could experience steady growth that would rival other developing nations and put it on a path to success.

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