Is a large deficit bad?
                                
                                
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                                According to a recent report from the Concord Action, sustained increases in the national debt will diminish the economic prospects of current and future generations. This alarming forecast raises a critical question for economists and citizens alike: Is a large deficit bad, or can it sometimes serve as a strategic economic tool?