A budget surplus is defined as:

A. a shortfall of revenues compared to expenditures.
B. accumulated surpluses minus accumulated deficits.
C. accumulated deficits minus accumulated surpluses.
D. a shortfall of expenditures compared to revenue.


Answer: D

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