budget deficits

Contains twenty-eight articles that provide a variety of opinions on the topic of the United States deficit, discussing what programs could be cut to reduce the deficit, the role of taxes, and more.

A look at where the money comes from, how the government spends taxpayers' money, and why the U.S. budget is on an unsustainable trajectory.

Presents opposing points of view placed back to back to create a running debate concerning the government's economic policies.

Describes how federal, state, and local governments tax citizens, the different kinds of taxes, and how tax revenues are spent. Also explains how federal spending affects the national economy and discusses the federal deficit.

Discusses the current federal budget deficit, defines national debt, money supply, and other economic terms, chronicles the history of federal spending, and proposes solutions to the problem.

Contains fourteen critical essays that offer varying opinions about the United States' budget deficit.

Provides insight and perspective as to the inner workings of the American government's fiscal strategy through the ages and looks at various responses through the years to economic crises, wars, and recessions.