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Edexcel IGCSE Economics 2.1.2 A Fiscal Policy Government Revenue and Government Questions

Practise fiscal-policy questions by calculating fiscal balances, classifying taxes and explaining spending or borrowing effects.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Economics 4EC1

Exam points

  • Calculate fiscal deficits or surpluses from government revenue and expenditure data.
  • Classify direct and indirect taxes from tables of government receipts.
  • Explain impacts of deficits, surpluses or public spending on services and borrowing.

Edexcel IGCSE Economics 2.1.2 A Fiscal Policy Government Revenue and Government Questions question 1

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In December 2023, Portugal reported a fiscal surplus of €6.2bn, which was €3.4bn higher than 12 months before.

Explain one possible benefit of a fiscal surplus for a country such as Portugal.

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