

<head> Tipster Topic Description

<num> Number: 007

<dom> Domain: U.S. Economics

<title> Topic: U.S. Budget Deficit


<desc> Description:

Document will mention a proposal to decrease the U.S. budget deficit.


<narr> Narrative:

A relevant document will cite at least one way to reduce the U.S.
budget deficit, directly (e.g., raise taxes, cut costs) or indirectly
(e.g., modifying the exchange rate, encouraging domestic investment).
A document which only describes the status quo, but does not cite or
recommend a course of action, is NOT relevant.


<con> Concept(s):

1.  U.S. budget deficit, federal budget shortfall

2.  foreign affairs budget, defense budget, entitlements

3.  increased revenues, tax increase, tax reform, auction quota

4.  reduction in expenditures, spending cuts, cutting domestic
programs, eliminating government subsidies

5.  NOT financing the U.S. budget deficit


<fac> Factor(s):

<nat> Nationality: U.S.

</fac>


<def> Definition(s):

Deficit - An excess of expenditures over budget.