A Budget Deficit Occurs Whenever a Government's Inflows Are Greater

question 92

True/False

A budget deficit occurs whenever a government's inflows are greater than its outflows.

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Current Liability

Liabilities due within a short period, usually one year, that are to be paid with current assets.

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