Practice mode Basic of Economics

What is it called when government spending exceeds government revenue, so the government has to borrow?

Correct answer C. Deficit spending

Explanation

Deficit spending is a deliberate policy of spending more than tax revenue and financing the gap by borrowing, often used to stimulate demand during a recession.

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