What does a budget deficit indicate?

Multiple choice question for Basic of Economics. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

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Overall spending exceeds overall incomeOperating expenses surpass operating incomeInvestment spending is greater than investment incomeTotal expenses are higher than operating income

Explanation

A budget deficit occurs when the total amount spent is greater than the total income received. Other options refer to specific segments of the budget, but the correct definition involves the overall expenditure exceeding overall revenue.

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What does a budget deficit indicate?

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