Which of the Following Statements Regarding the U

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the U.S government's budget surpluses and deficits is correct?

• A) If tax revenues exceed outlays, the government has a budget deficit.
• B) During the 1980s large deficits arose from a combination of tax cuts and expenditure increases.
• C) Budget deficits tend to shrink during periods of recession.
• D) Since 1980, federal tax revenues have generally exceeded outlays.

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