The Sum of Public Spending on Goods and Services and Transfer

question 16

Multiple Choice

The sum of public spending on goods and services and transfer payments during a given period cannot exceed tax revenues plus borrowed funds. This is the statement for

• A) ad valorem taxation.
• B) an excise tax.
• C) a sales tax.
• D) the government budget constraint.

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