What does a government budget deficit mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The government spends more than it receives in a year and must borrow the gap
- Step 1: A deficit compares spending with revenue in one year. Step 2. If spending is higher, the gap is borrowed. Answer: spending is greater than revenue. Why not the others: A surplus is the opposite, and the debt is a stock.
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