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BBC interactive map - Budget deficit with questions

Wednesday, September 09, 2009
by Innes Robinson

The BBC website has come up with another fantastic interactive map, this time showing countries budget deficits before and after the economic crisis. Click read more for some questions on fiscal policy.

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1. What is meant by fiscal policy?
2. Explain how a recession can cause a budget deficit.
3. Increasing taxes is the best way to reduce a budget deficit. Do you agree, give reasons for your answer.

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