The Difference Between the Official and Correct Measures of the Deficit

question 10

Multiple Choice

The difference between the official and correct measures of the deficit will be greater:

• A) the lower is output growth.
• B) the lower is inflation.
• C) the higher is inflation.
• D) the higher is output growth.
• E) the lower is the level of debt.

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