The Official Measure of the Deficit

question 55

Multiple Choice

The official measure of the deficit

• A)always underestimates the correct measure of the deficit when inflation is positive.
• B)differs from the correct measure by the inflation rate times taxes.
• C)depends on the nominal interest rate.
• D)depends on the real interest rate.
• E) none of the above

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