The Federal Budget Deficit Is Calculated Each Year By

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Federal budget deficit is calculated each year by:

• A)subtracting government spending from government revenues.
• B)subtracting consumption and investment from government spending.
• C)adding up consumption, investment, government purchases, and net exports.
• D)adding up the difference between government revenues and spending over the years of the nation's existence.

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