The Federal Budget Was in Deficit from 1931 to 1939,except

question 43

Essay

The federal budget was in deficit from 1931 to 1939,except in the year 1937.Given this fact,how do you explain E.Cary Brown's statement,"Fiscal policy,then,seems to have been an unsuccessful recovery device in the 'thirties-not because it did not work,but because it was not tried."

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Potential GDP

The highest level of economic output that an economy can sustain over the long term without increasing inflation.

Capital Spending

Expenditure by businesses on physical assets like buildings, machinery, and equipment to enhance their capacity or efficiency.

Privatization

The process of turning government enterprises into private enterprises.

U.S. Economy

The economic system of the United States, characterized by a mixed economy with private freedom combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation.