A Government That Currently Has a Budget Deficit Can Balance

question 191

Multiple Choice

A government that currently has a budget deficit can balance its budget by

• A) increasing tax revenues by more than it increases outlays.
• B) increasing both tax revenues and outlays by the same amount.
• C) decreasing tax revenues by more than it decreases outlays.
• D) decreasing tax revenues by more than it increases outlays.

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Definitions:

Statement Of Partners' Equity

A financial document that outlines the changes in the equity accounts of partners throughout the accounting period, including additions due to investments and profits, and deductions due to withdrawals and losses.

Partnership

An approved manner of conducting business that involves multiple people sharing control and profits.

Loss On Realization

The loss recognized when assets are sold for less than their carrying amount during the liquidation of a company.

Noncash Assets

Assets that cannot be easily converted into cash, such as machinery, buildings, and inventory.