In the United States, over the past 40 years federal revenues as a share of gross domestic product have

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Over the past 40 years, federal revenues as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) have ranged between 17 and 19 percent, according to data from the Congressional Budget Office. There have been fluctuations within that range, but there has not been a steady rise or a significant drop below 10 percent. Additionally, there is no law that limits federal revenues to no more than 20 percent of GDP.

In the United States, Over the Past 40 Years Federal