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The budget deficit tends to decrease then ?

Correct answer: D. GDP increase

  • A. GDP decrease rapidly
  • B. GDP remains unchanged
  • C. GDP decrease slightly
  • D. GDP increase

Explanation

In the usual countercyclical relationship, a growing GDP raises tax receipts and lowers transfer payments, causing the budget deficit to fall. Thus, a decrease in the deficit is associated with an increase in GDP.

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