If the nominal deficit is $100 billion, inflation is 10 percent, and total debt is $2 trillion, then the real deficit is:

A. ?$20 billion (a surplus).
B. $100 billion.
C. $20 billion.
D. ?$100 billion (a surplus).


Answer: D

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