-What Is the Amount of the Surplus or Deficit Incurred

question 227

Multiple Choice

-What is the amount of the surplus or deficit incurred in year 1 by the government shown in the above table?

• A) $0
• B) $25 billion deficit
• C) $25 billion surplus
• D) $240 billion surplus

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