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UFR Using Fiscal Ship

Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy

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How do you balance the federal budget and reduce the deficit? This game is a fun way to teach students how federal taxing and spending go hand in hand. It allows participants to choose the policies they wish to fund while cutting taxes and spending. Fun way to figure out how to balance the budget and reduce the deficit.

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