The deficit is
A. total tax revenues minus net interest minus government expenditures.
B. the primary deficit minus net interest payments.
C. the amount by which government purchases, transfers, and net interest exceed tax revenues.
D. the amount by which government purchases and transfers exceed tax revenues.
Answer: C
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