Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Government Deficit and Government

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between government deficit and government debt?

• A) If the government currently has a budget deficit, currently it must also have a debt.
• B) If the government currently has a budget deficit, the debt is increasing.
• C) If the government currently has a budget deficit, government expenditures must be less than taxes.
• D) If the government currently has a budget deficit, national savings must be increasing.

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Definitions:

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