The federal government ran a budget surplus in the late 1990 and in the year 2000, but has since returned to running a budget deficit. Present an analysis that identifies any long term gains which could result from a reduction in the budget deficit. (Analyze the composition of output.)

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The federal government ran a budget surplus in the late 1990 and in the year 2000, but has since returned to running a budget deficit.

  1. Present an analysis that identifies any long term gains which could result from a reduction in the budget deficit. (Analyze the composition of output.) 
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