{"id":62261,"date":"2024-04-20T08:51:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=62261"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:51:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:51:13","slug":"the-term-fiscal-deficit-indicates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-term-fiscal-deficit-indicates\/","title":{"rendered":"The term &#8220;Fiscal Deficit&#8221; indicates:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Excess of expenditure over revenue&#8221; option2=&#8221;Excess of revenue over expenditure&#8221; option3=&#8221;Balanced budget&#8221; option4=&#8221;Lack of financial planning&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: Excess of expenditure over revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Fiscal deficit is the difference between a government&#8217;s total expenditure and total revenue over a particular period of time, usually a year. A fiscal deficit occurs when a government spends more money than it takes in through taxes and other revenue sources.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of fiscal deficits: cyclical and structural. Cyclical deficits are caused by fluctuations in the economy, such as recessions. Structural deficits are caused by long-term problems, such as an aging population or a high level of government debt.<\/p>\n<p>Fiscal deficits can be financed in a number of ways, including borrowing, printing money, or selling assets. Borrowing is the most common way to finance a fiscal deficit. When a government borrows money, it issues bonds, which are essentially loans that the government promises to repay with interest. Printing money is another way to finance a fiscal deficit, but it can lead to inflation. Selling assets is another way to finance a fiscal deficit, but it can reduce the government&#8217;s wealth.<\/p>\n<p>Fiscal deficits can have a number of economic consequences, both positive and negative. On the positive side, fiscal deficits can help to stimulate the economy during a recession. On the negative side, fiscal deficits can lead to higher interest rates, inflation, and a decrease in the value of the currency.<\/p>\n<p>The government&#8217;s fiscal policy is one of the most important tools that it has to manage the economy. A well-designed fiscal policy can help to promote economic growth and stability. However, fiscal policy can also be used to achieve other goals, such as reducing inequality or promoting social welfare.<\/p>\n<p>Excess of revenue over expenditure is called a fiscal surplus. A balanced budget occurs when a government&#8217;s total expenditure equals its total revenue. 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