What's the Difference Between a Structural and a Passive Budget

question 23

Essay

What's the difference between a structural and a passive budget deficit? What contributes to a passive deficit? For each of the following state what is happening to the structural and passive budget deficits:
(a)Economy is experiencing an expansion.
(b)Economy is experiencing a recession.
(c)Economy is growing at its long-term secular growth rate.
(d)The potential level of output declines while equilibrium output remains unchanged.

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Definitions:

Asset Management

A methodical approach to the creation, operation, upkeep, and disposition of assets that ensures cost efficiency.

Debt Financing

Raising capital through borrowing money that must be repaid over time, with interest, from lenders or financial institutions.

Industry Standard

A prevalent practice, process, or guideline followed within a specific industry to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

Debt Financing

Raising funds for a company by selling debt instruments to individuals or institutional investors.