A primary budget balance differs from the overall fiscal balance because it excludes:
Correct answer: A. Interest payments on public debt
- A. Interest payments on public debt
- B. Tax revenue collected by government
- C. Spending on public education
- D. Current transfers to households
Explanation
The primary balance compares government revenue with expenditure excluding interest payments on existing debt. Including interest payments gives the overall fiscal balance, so the two measures can show different positions.
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