How Federal Budget Deficits Affect Your Bottom Line | NFIB Video

Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB's chief economist, explains to business owners how the federal budget deficit is calculated, how the deficit is funded, and what it means for the value of the dollar and why government spending must be brought under control. 5:09

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  • At the peak of the boom, housing starts reached an annual rate of 2.2 million units.
  • At its lowest point during the recession, housing starts plunged to 500,000 units yearly, killing millions of jobs.

Your Bottom Line

NFIB's new web series, "Your Bottom Line," helps small business owners learn more about what drives the economy and how economic issues affect their businesses.

William Dunkelberg, NFIB's chief economist and one of the nation's top experts on small business, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior and consumer credit policy, hosts the series.

Look for a new video each week.

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