Practice - Budgeting and Budget Deficit
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Practice Questions
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What is a surplus budget?
💡 Hint: Think about the government's income versus its spending.
What happens in a budget deficit?
💡 Hint: Remember how governments manage their finances.
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What is a budget deficit?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a deficit.
True or False: A surplus budget allows for future investments.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of having extra funds.
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Challenge Problems
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A government has a deficit of $500 million. It expects to bring in $300 million in revenue next year. If it plans to maintain its current level of spending, how much will it need to borrow, and what adjustments might it consider?
💡 Hint: Think of ways to balance the books without continual borrowing.
Explain how a country might recover from a prolonged period of budget deficits. What strategies could be implemented?
💡 Hint: Consider government policies used during economic crises.
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