Suppose Private Saving in a Closed Economy Is $12b and Investment

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose private saving in a closed economy is $12b and investment is $10b.

• A)National saving must equal $12b.
• B)Public saving must equal $2b.
• C)The government budget surplus must equal $2b.
• D)The government budget deficit must equal $2b.

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