Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

To obtain an estimate of borrowing on account of current expenditures exceeding revenues, we need to calculate what has been called the primary deficit. Gross primary deficit...

Options:

Total expenditure - Total Revenue.

Gross fiscal deficit - Net interest liabilities.

Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad.

Total expenditure - (Revenue receipts + Non-debt creating capital receipts).

Correct Answer:

Gross fiscal deficit - Net interest liabilities.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Gross fiscal deficit - Net interest liabilities.

Gross primary deficit = Gross fiscal deficit – Net interest liabilities