5. Should the government balance its budget? Under which conditions can a budget deficit be justified? Discuss.
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Balancing the budget means that the government's total revenue is equal to its total expenditure. In other words, the government is not spending more money than it is bringing in. There are arguments both for and against balancing the budget. On one hand, Show more…
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