The year 1977 is the base year. Carter budgeted years 78, 79, 80 and 81. He grew the economy TO 154% of where he took it over.
If you prefer, I will use 77 through 80 as his years, with 76 as the base - but you won;t be happier. You'll go even DEEPER into denial.
Or - get ready, get ready, get r...
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