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AP®︎/College Macroeconomics

Course: AP®︎/College Macroeconomics > Unit 5

Lesson 5: Deficits and debts

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Deficits and debts

AP.MACRO: POL‑3 (EU), POL‑3.B (LO), POL‑3.B.1 (EK), POL‑3.B.2 (EK), POL‑3.B.3 (EK)

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The government of Cloud City spent dollar sign, 100 million more than it had in tax revenues this year.

What is the impact of this shortage on the budget balance and national debt in Cloud City?

(Choice A)
There is a budget surplus; no impact on the national debt
(Choice B)
There is a budget surplus; national debt will decrease
(Choice C)
There is a balanced budget; national debt will increase
(Choice D)
There is a budget deficit; the debt will increase
(Choice E)
There is a budget deficit; no impact on the national debt