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Paper 2 structured question: Fiscal policy

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The government is planning its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Government Budget Overview

The government expects to collect $500 billion in taxes and plans to spend $550 billion on various public services and infrastructure projects.

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    State the expected budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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Paper 2 structured question: Fiscal policy

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Budget Surplus Scenario

The government has collected $600 billion in taxes and spent $550 billion on public services.

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    Explain the implications of a budget surplus for the economy.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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