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If the Pakistani government runs a budget surplus there is ?

Correct answer: A. an excess of government receipts over government spending.

  • A. an excess of government receipts over government spending.
  • B. an equality of government spending and receipts.
  • C. a surplus of government workers.
  • D. an excess of government spending over government receipts.

Explanation

A budget surplus occurs when government receipts, mainly taxes and other revenues, exceed government spending. The reverse situation is a budget deficit.

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