5.2 - BALANCED, SURPLUS AND DEFICIT BUDGET
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Define a balanced budget.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the government spends more than it earns.
What occurs in a surplus budget?
💡 Hint: Consider what the government can do with extra money.
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What is a balanced budget?
💡 Hint: Focus on the equality between spending and revenue.
True or False: A fiscal deficit indicates the government's borrowing requirement.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact on future government financing.
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Given that a government has a revenue deficit of 3% of GDP while maintaining a fiscal deficit of 5%, analyze the potential implications of these deficits on public investment.
💡 Hint: Consider how daily spending affects future financial obligations.
Evaluate the impact of a declining fiscal deficit on a country's economic growth and investment potential.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between fiscal health and investment attractiveness.
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