A Major Distinction to Be Made Is That Deficits Count

question 1

Multiple Choice

A major distinction to be made is that deficits count government spending shortfalls ___________, and public debt counts _______________.

• A) in a year; the total amount owed from all years
• B) from all years; the total from a single year
• C) in real terms; in nominal terms
• D) as a percentage of GDP; in nominal terms

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