Actually, I overcompensated and shaved $685 and $2,158 billion respectively off the projected 2015 and 2030 federal deficit with roughly equal parts cuts in spending and tax raises. Here's how I did it.
Try it and tell me how much you saved. Show me yours in the comments!
I'm only willing to solve it in 2015. I'm 3/4 of the way there in 2030.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/11/13/weekinreview/deficits-graphic.html?choices=d1dt4bql
ReplyDeleteThere's a short analysis of budget puzzle solutions that appeared in the NY Times this weekend.