Which of the Following Will NOT Cause the Public Debt

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will NOT cause the public debt to change?

• A) Collection by the government of $200 billion more in taxes than it spends
• B) Government budget deficit
• C) Government budget surplus
• D) Balanced budget

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