The Federal Budget Deficit

by Susan C. Hunnicutt

Overview

The federal budget is in serious trouble and could leave the country vulnerable. If the U.S. goes into bankruptcy, foreign countries could gain political power by purchasing our debt. So goes a common critique from politicians worried about operating while in debt. Others feel that this focus on debt is a distraction from real economic problems such as the uneven distribution of wealth. This anthology looks at the nuances of the federal budget. Experts consider the causes of the deficit and the future prospects for recovery. Readers learn about abstract concepts of economics through easily-comprehensible examples from current events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737746860
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	01/23/2010
Series:	At Issue Series: Economy
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: The Federal Budget Deficit "...this text keeps arguments even-tempered, information straightforward, and details unsensationalized."—Booklist

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