Deficit Financing

Question

When government expenditure is more than income, the government borrows to finance the:

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When government expenditure is more than income, the government borrows to finance the:

  1. Surplus
  2. Deficit — Correct Answer
  3. Revenue
  4. Profit
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

When expenditure exceeds income, the government borrows to finance the deficit.

Key Points:
  • Borrowing from banks, people within the country, and international financial institutions.
  • Government generates funds through taxation and public sector enterprises.
  • In the 1980s, government expenditure exceeded revenue by large margins.

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This multiple choice question is from CH-3: LIBERALISATION, PRIVATISATION AND GLOBALISATION: AN APPRAISAL, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-3: LIBERALISATION, PRIVATISATION AND GLOBALISATION: AN APPRAISAL to strengthen your preparation.

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