Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2025 · Paper 13 · Question 23
9708Fiscal policy
The table shows government spending and revenue over a three-year period. | year | government spending ($bn) | government revenue ($bn) | |---|---|---| | 1 | 90 | 100 | | 2 | 110 | 110 | | 3 | 130 | 115 | What can be concluded from the data?
- AA budget surplus becomes a budget deficit in year 3.
- BNational debt is likely to be falling by the end of year 3.
- CThe current account balance is in equilibrium in year 2.
- DThe economy is at full employment equilibrium in year 2.
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Correct answer: A. A budget surplus becomes a budget deficit in year 3.
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