But most countries entered this downturn with small budget deficits or even surpluses.

但是进入这次经济衰退时大多数国家只有小额的预算赤字，有的甚至有财政盈余。

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The list of the indicators being discussed includes countries' trade deficits or surpluses, budget deficits and levels of debt.

目前正在讨论的指标包括各国的贸易逆差或顺差、预算赤字以及负债水平。

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Although cyclically adjusted budget positions give a better picture of a country's fiscal health than headline surpluses or deficits, they tell only a partial story.

ECONOMIST: The world economy