Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Budget Surplus or Deficit
EconomicThe difference between government revenue and expenditure. A surplus means the government takes in more than it spends.
Example: Norway runs consistent budget surpluses thanks to its oil wealth.
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Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
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