Which of the following is an argument against a balanced government budget?

a. A government may decide that by accumulating large budget surpluses, it can make crucial long-term investments in human capital and physical infrastructure that will build the long-term productivity of a country.
b. A government may decide that by running large budget deficits, it can make crucial long-term investments in human capital and physical infrastructure that will build the long-term productivity of a country.
c. A government may decide that by running small budget deficits, it can make crucial long-term investments in human capital and physical infrastructure that will build the long-term productivity of a country.
d. A government may decide that by accumulating small budget surpluses, it can make crucial long-term investments in human capital and physical infrastructure that will build the long-term productivity of a country.


b. A government may decide that by running large budget deficits, it can make crucial long-term investments in human capital and physical infrastructure that will build the long-term productivity of a country.

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