What were some of the factors that led to a budget surplus toward the end of the Clinton administration?
A) increased spending for education led to higher economic growth.
B) the government drastically reduced Social Security payments.
C) spending on infrastructure such as highways and airports led to higher economic growth.
D) most discretionary spending was frozen, while taxes increased with higher incomes during the expansion.

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Most discretionary spending was frozen, while taxes increased with higher incomes during the expansion. These measures helped to control spending while also increasing revenue, leading to a budget surplus.

What Were Some of the Factors That Led to a Budget