Question 49
MediumOriginal questionWhen a revenue deficit is financed by borrowing, the government is
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Revenue spending is current consumption by the government. Borrowing for it means negative government saving.
- Concept
- Government dissaving
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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