CAIE IGCSE Economics 4.2 Fiscal Policy Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is not likely to be included in a government budget?

A

anticipated tax revenue

B

changes in exchange rates

C

forecast government borrowing

D

proposed government spending

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Which role is not performed by a government?

A

paying dividends to shareholders

B

promoting international trade agreements

C

providing state benefits

D

subsidising merit goods

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

A government's spending currently equals its revenue. The government decides to decrease its spending.

What is the most likely effect of this in the short run?

A

a budget deficit

B

a budget surplus

C

an increase in output

D

an increase in tax revenue

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