Why Is a Budget Surplus Not Necessarily a Good Thing

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Multiple Choice

Why is a budget surplus not necessarily a good thing?

• A) Saving money is not something a government should do.
• B) It demonstrates a society that is too weak to stand up to the government.
• C) It means the government thinks a recession is coming,so it is storing funds for the crisis.
• D) The surplus money is divided among members of Congress,as a reward for managing the economy well.
• E) It means tax rates may be too high.

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