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the way in which the national debt is related to the government’s budget deficit. When the gross national debt is $3 trillion and the government’s budget deficit is $300 billion.
Concept Introduction:A budget is an estimation of revenue and expenses over a specified future period of time. A budget deficit occurs when expenses exceed revenue, and it is an indicator of financial health. To correct a budget deficit, a nation may need to cut back on certain expenditures, increase revenue-generating activities or employ a combination of the two.
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the way in which the national debt is related to the government’s budget deficit. When the gross national debt is $2.5 trillion and the government’s budget deficit is $100 billion.
Concept Introduction:A budget is an estimation of revenue and expenses over a specified future period of time. A budget deficit occurs when expenses exceed revenue, and it is an indicator of financial health. To correct a budget deficit, a nation may need to cut back on certain expenditures, increase revenue-generating activities or employ a combination of the two.
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