While there are plausible theoretical reasons why such measures might work, in actual practice the track record of fiscal stimulus shows very little bang for the buck.

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While those predictions remain plausible now, the Clinton case has put candidates, activists and even observers on edge.

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Dr Chris Lintott from Oxford University says that while the project is technologically plausible, he does not think they will find the funding.

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