From the End of 1997 Through 2000, the U

question 115

Multiple Choice

From the end of 1997 through 2000, the U.S. budget:

• A) deficit was decreasing as a percentage of GDP.
• B) was in deficit.
• C) was in surplus.
• D) was balanced.

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