Debt is    the same as the deficit.   good if it increases productivity more than the debt payment.     increased by a budget surplus.   bad in all cases.

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  1. Debt is 
 

the same as the deficit.

 

good if it increases productivity more than the debt payment.

 

 

increased by a budget surplus.

 

bad in all cases.

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