In Year 1, the Full-Employment Budget Showed a Deficit of $100

question 27

Essay

In Year 1, the full-employment budget showed a deficit of $100 billion and the actual budget showed a deficit of $150 billion.In Year 2, the full employment budget showed a deficit of $125 billion and the actual budget showed a deficit of $175 billion.Based on the data, what can be concluded about the direction of fiscal policy and the performance of the economy between Years 1 and 2?

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Definitions:

Short-term Note Payable

A short-term note payable refers to a debt obligation that is due for repayment within a year or less.

Contingent Liability

A potential obligation that may arise depending on the outcome of a future event, not recognized on the balance sheet unless occurrence is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

Estimated Liability

A potential financial obligation that may arise in the future, recognized in accounting based on probable expenditures.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes (EBIT) to its interest expenses.