ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FISCAL POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A deficit budget is one where
A
government revenue is less than government spending
B
government revenue exceeds government revenue
C
spending on imports exceeds export earnings
D
spending on imports is less than export earnings.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the Difference Between the Federal Budget Deficit and the Federal Government Debt? A federal budget deficit occurs when government spending outpaces revenue or the income drawn from taxes, fees, and investments. Deficits add to the national debt or federal government debt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Understanding the National Deficit A budget deficit occurs when money going out (spending) exceeds money coming in (revenue) during a defined period. In FY 2022, the federal government spent $6.27 trillion and collected $4.90 trillion in revenue, resulting in a deficit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deficit budget is the type of budget where the estimated government expenditure is greater than the estimated government revenue due to which there is a deficit in the budget. Deficit budget is usually regarded as a negative indicator for the economy. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -A budgetary deficit is referred to as the situation in which the spending is more than the income. Although it is mostly used for governments, this can also be broadly applied to individuals and businesses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hence, when government revenue exceeds government expenditure, it is known as surplus budget.

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