Suppose a government has no debt and a balanced budget. Suddenly, it decides to spend $10 billion while raising only $8 billion worth of taxes. What will be the government's deficit?

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Suppose a government has no debt and a balanced
budget. Suddenly, it decides to spend $10 billion while
raising only $8 billion worth of taxes. What will be the
government's deficit?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a government has no debt and a balanced budget. Suddenly, it decides to spend $10 billion while raising only $8 billion worth of taxes. What will be the government's deficit?
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