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What is a "deficit financing"?

AIncreasing taxes to cover government spending

BSelling government assets to fund public services

CReducing government expenditure to balance the budget

DBorrowing money to meet the fiscal deficit

Answer:

D. Borrowing money to meet the fiscal deficit

Read Explanation:

  • Deficit financing is the process of raising funds to meet the government's spending needs when its revenue is insufficient, typically by borrowing from the market or from the central bank.


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