a deficit is
when the government spends more than it receives in tax revenue
The federal debt is
the total amount the state owes.
The net public debt
the portion of the debt that the US government owes to others, not itself
static scoring
Assumes that individuals will not change their behavior
if taxation or spending changes.
Dynamic scoring,
looks at the effects of past changes on behavior to forecast the effects of new legislation
A proportional tax
is one in which the tax rate is the same at all income levels.
A progressive tax
is one in which the tax rate rises as income rises.
A regressive tax
is one in which the tax rate rises as income falls