In fiscal year 1997,the U.S.government ran a deficit of about $21.9 billion.In fiscal year 1998,the government ran a surplus of about $69.3 billion.Other things the same,we would expect this change

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When the government runs a surplus, it means they are collecting more revenue than they are spending. This results in a decrease in the amount of borrowing the government needs to do, thus decreasing demand for borrowing and leading to lower interest rates. Lower interest rates make borrowing cheaper, which leads to increased investment. Therefore, we would expect decreased interest rates and increased investment.

In Fiscal Year 1997,the U