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olgavictoria

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Why don't governments avoid budget deficits under all circumstances?

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The rate of interest that the Federal Reserve charges on loans to member banks is the:
 a. open market rate.
  b. federal funds rate.
  c. discount rate.
  d. prime interest rate.
  e. reserve lending rate.



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Answer to Question 1

Budget deficits can be important because they provide the federal government with the flexibility to respond appropriately to changing economic circumstances. The government may run deficits during special emergencies. The government may also use a budget deficit to avert an economic downturn.

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olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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