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The federal deficit: how does it matter?

R Eisner

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 25, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Government deficits, when properly measured, stimulate private spending and economic growth. Prudent deficit reduction, alongside monetary stimulus, is key for achieving full employment and balanced economic expansion.

    Area of Science:

    • Economics
    • Public Finance
    • Macroeconomics

    Background:

    • Government deficits and debt represent private sector surpluses, influencing economic activity.
    • Traditional deficit measurements are misleading due to a lack of distinction between public investment and current spending, and failure to adjust for inflation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the impact of government deficits on economic growth.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of current deficit measurement practices.
    • To propose optimal fiscal and monetary policies for balanced economic growth.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of official government deficit measures.
    • Adjustment of deficit data for inflation and public investment.
    • Economic modeling to assess the relationship between deficits, growth, and employment.

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    Main Results:

    • Correctly measured real deficits have positively contributed to Gross National Product (GNP), consumption, imports, and investment.
    • Official deficit measures inaccurately represent the economic impact of government fiscal operations.

    Conclusions:

    • Policy should focus on prudent deficit reduction rather than elimination.
    • Monetary stimulus is crucial to complement fiscal policy for achieving and sustaining full employment.
    • Accurate measurement of real deficits is essential for effective economic policymaking.