13. In a paragraph, no bullet, points please answer the question and follow the instructions. Give only the solution: Use the Feynman technique throughout. Assume that you’re explaining the answer to someone who doesn’t know the topic at all. Where does the government get its funds that it spends? What is the difference between federal debt and federal deficit?

13. In a paragraph, no bullet, points please answer the question and follow the instructions. Give only the solution: Use the Feynman technique throughout. Assume that you’re explaining the answer to someone who doesn’t know the topic at all. Where does the government get its funds that it spends? What is the difference between federal debt and federal deficit?

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter30: Government Budgets And Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28RQ: What is the difference between a budget deficit and the national debt?

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