During Most of the Time in Recent Decades,the Government Sector

question 59

Multiple Choice

During most of the time in recent decades,the government sector

• A) has not spent more than it collected in taxes.
• B) has run large deficits.
• C) has run large surpluses.
• D) has balanced its budget every year.

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