The cyclically adjusted budget deficit for the United States:

A.  rose to -7.1 percent of potential GDP in 2009 but has since declined.
B.  was zero in 2009, but the cyclical deficit created by the recession was -7.1 percent of
potential GDP.
C.  changed to a surplus in 2009.
D.  rose to -10.1 percent of potential GDP in 2009 but has since declined.

ANSWER:

A.  rose to -7.1 percent of potential GDP in 2009 but has since declined.