The Cyclical Deficit Is the Portion of the Deficit

question 103

Multiple Choice

The cyclical deficit is the portion of the deficit

• A) created by fluctuations in real GDP.
• B) that is the result of nondiscretionary federal spending.
• C) that would exist if the economy were at potential real GDP.
• D) the result of discretionary federal spending.

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