Journal Article

The federal debt: what’s the source of the increase in spending?


Abstract: The government increased payments to individuals without reducing spending elsewhere in the budget.

Keywords: Debts, Public; Budget deficits; economic conditions - United States;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: Economic Synopses

Publication Date: 2011

Order Number: 21