Budget deficits tend to: a. decrease over time. b. increase during expansions. c. increase over time. d. increase during recessions. e. grow as the economy grows and shrink as the economy shrinks.
Budget deficit tends to occur when government spending exceeds the tax revenue collected by the government.
Generally, when economy is in downturn or in recessionary phase that the government generally increases its spending to stimulate economy.
Also, during recession, income level - both personal and business - are decreasing and therefore tax revenue also decreases.
So, increase in government spending on one hand and the decrease in tax revenue on the other increases the budget deficit during recession.
Thus, budget deficit tends to increase during recessions.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (d).
Budget deficits tend to: a. decrease over time. b. increase during expansions. c. increase over time....
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