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Explain what you think the benefits of requiring a balanced budget would be.

Than analyze the effects the national debt has on our economy.

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A balanced budget would mean the government could stop taking on debt to operate. National debt increases the burden on tax payers, increases interest rates paid and reduces the amount of investment in the economy.

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