In Which Situation Does the Federal Government Run a Budget

question 113

Multiple Choice

In which situation does the federal government run a budget deficit?

• A) Spending outpaces revenue from taxes.
• B) Tax revenue outpaces its expenditures.
• C) Monetary policies reduce the amount of money in circulation.
• D) Gold reserves are inadequate to support the existing money supply.

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