3 ms·Consequences, like that the last time France had annual budget surplus was in 1974.by ptaipale 12y agoConsequences, like that the last time France had annual budget surplus was in 1974.seszett 12y agoA time when France was a lot more protectionist and interventionist than today, actually.ptaipale 12y agoLike all countries were; however, economic growth has been since stimulated by opening trade.