Assume that the actual deficit is $150 billion with the economy well below potential output and that the level of economic activity rose to its potential level while tax revenues increased by $50 billion and transfer payments fell by $20 billion. Then, what is the structural deficit?

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$80 billion

Assume that the actual deficit is $150 billion with the economy well below potential output and that the level of economic activity rose to its potential level while tax revenues increased by $50 billion and transfer payments fell by $20 billion. Then, what is the structural deficit?

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