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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 30, 2018
Why don't governments avoid budget deficits under all circumstances?

Question 2

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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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
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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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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