To evaluate the size of the federal budget deficit or surplus over time, it would be best to look at the

A) absolute size of the budget deficit or surplus.
B) budget deficit or surplus as a percentage of GDP.
C) budget deficit or surplus as a percentage of tax revenues.
D) budget deficit or surplus as a percentage of government spending.


Answer: B

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