Because of the recessions in 1983 and 1991, the structural deficit was far larger than the actual deficit in those years.

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The structural deficit is the part of the budget deficit that remains even when the economy is at full employment. During recessions, the actual deficit is typically larger due to decreased tax revenues and increased government spending, not the structural deficit.

Because of the Recessions in 1983 and 1991, the Structural