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What would have been the likely outcome had the government not intervened to help with key economic issues of the companies please do a detail analysis. Also please list references.

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This solution give a brief but concise explanation on what will happen if the government did not intervene in the GM/FORD/CHRYSLER financial problems.

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Had the government not intervened the US economy will eventually suffer the consequences. There would be a 1% decrease in economic output, or that translate to $141,190,000,000 reduction in gross ...

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