Why Should the Government Balance Its Budget

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why should the government balance its budget?

• A)because government debt imposes higher taxes or more borrowing on future generations
• B)because a balanced budget will smooth the business cycle
• C)because deficits increase national saving
• D)because recent history shows that the government will not run deficits unless they are justified by war or recession

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