When an economy's government goes from running a budget deficit to running a budget surplus, the economy's long-run growth prospects are improved.

Budget Deficit

The situation where a government's expenses exceed its revenues over a specified period of time.

Budget Surplus

A financial situation where a government's income exceeds its expenditures over a given period.

Long-Run Growth

The sustained upward trajectory in the economy's output over time, reflecting long-term increases in productivity and capacity.