The Fiscal Imbalance Measures

question 32

Multiple Choice

The fiscal imbalance measures:

• A) the present value of expected future outlays compared to the present value of expected future receipts and the current value of financial assets.
• B) the future value of expected receipts less the future value of government outlays and assets.
• C) the potential GDP deficit.
• D) the GDP gap deficit.

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Balance Sheet

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Report On Internal Control

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