Between 2000 and 2020, the U.S. government budget deficit

A. as a percentage of U.S. GDP has increased steadily each year.
B. has been more than 100% of U.S. GDP.
C. as a percentage of U.S. GDP has decreased steadily each year.
D. none of these.


Answer: D

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