Define policies to reduce or eliminate the deficit

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The United States in currently running a large current account deficit. If Congress and the White House decide to enact policies to reduce or eliminate the deficit, what actions should they take? Describe the set of policy options available to them, and process through which each policy option works to reduce or eliminate the current account deficit.

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