The budget deficit

A. is the value of the government’s indebtedness at a moment in time.
B. was $13.5 trillion in fiscal 2014.
C. is the amount by which the government’s expenditures exceed receipts during a specific time period.
D. all of the above are correct.


Answer: C

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