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Discuss the meaning of following deficits : (i) Revenue Deficit , (ii) Fiscal Deficit , and (iii) Primary Deficit. |
| Answer» Fiscal deficit-The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowingsRevenue deficit-A revenue deficit occurs when realized net income is less than the projected net income. This happens when the actual amount of revenue and/or the actual amount of expenditures do not correspond with budgeted revenue and expenditures.Primary deficit-Primary deficit refers to difference between fiscal deficit of the current year and interest payments on the previous borrowings. Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit – Interest Payments | |