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Entitlement Spending and the Federal Budget">Entitlement Spending and the Federal Budget
- Entitlement Spending and the Federal Budget">Entitlement Spending and the Federal Budget
At the federal level, the two categories of budgetary expenditures are entitlement and discretionary spending.
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Budget Process and Reforms">Budget Process and Reforms
- Budget Process and Reforms">Budget Process and Reforms
Federal and state governments have tried to change budget rules to control government spending. Budget rules have also been used to impose fiscal discipline.
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Economic Growth and Stimulus">Economic Growth and Stimulus
- Economic Growth and Stimulus">Economic Growth and Stimulus
Policymakers can take action to stimulate the economy.
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Pursuing Budget Balance">Pursuing Budget Balance
- Pursuing Budget Balance">Pursuing Budget Balance
One indicator of sensible fiscal practices is maintaining balance between spending and revenues. Occasional deficits may be necessary.