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- 27 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
If the government begins with a balanced budget and the tax rate stays constant, what happens to the government budget when income rises?
Multiple choice question for The National Economy. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
When income increases while the tax rate remains fixed, tax revenues grow, causing the government budget to move from balanced to surplus.
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