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Economic Commentary

Federal Budget Deficits: Sources and Forecasts

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Despite a two-year deficit reduction plan, government projections for the five-year federal budget outlook still show large deficits. Additional legislative actions will be necessary if federal budget deficits are to be reduced sufficiently to meet annual deficit targets.

03.01.1988EC 3/15/1988

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Erceg, John, and Theodore G. Bernard. 1988. “Federal Budget Deficits: Sources and Forecasts.” Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Economic Commentary 3/15/1988.

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