Fiscal Lab Glossary

Real Economic Growth

Real economic growth is the increase in GDP, adjusted for inflation.

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Comment for the Record

Comment for the Record: “The Best Metric to Reverse the Curse: A 3% Deficit-to-GDP Path to Fiscal Sustainability”

March 26, 2026 · Parker Sheppard, Ph.D.