Explain Why the Budget Deficit and the Trade Deficit Are

question 103

Essay

Explain why the budget deficit and the trade deficit are sometimes referred to as the "twin deficits."

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Definitions:

IFRS 3

An international financial reporting standard that provides guidance on accounting for business combinations, requiring acquired assets and liabilities to be recorded at fair value.

Business Combinations

Transactions or events in which one entity gains control over one or more other entities, often involving mergers and acquisitions.

Consolidated Income Statement

A financial document that aggregates the financial performance (revenues, expenses, profits) of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.