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Economy·Easy

Consider the following statements: 1. An increase in fiscal deficit indicates government is resorting to borrowings to meet its day-to-day expenses. 2. A higher revenue deficit is more dangerous than a higher fiscal deficit in the economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. An increase in fiscal deficit indicates government is resorting to borrowings to meet its day-to-day expenses.

2. A higher revenue deficit is more dangerous than a higher fiscal deficit in the economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

  1. a.

    1 only

  2. b.

    2 only

    Correct answer
  3. c.

    Both 1 and 2

  4. d.

    Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

  • Fiscal deficit means total revenue minus total expenditure. This includes both capital and revenue receipts, and capital and revenue expenditure. Thus, borrowings of the government are used for even capital expenditure and not only revenue expenditure (day-to-day expenses).
  • Higher revenue deficit means that the government is borrowing more to meet consumption expenditure and not to create capital in the economy.

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