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Deficit Spending

Deficit spending is the practice of spending more money than a government or other entity takes in through revenue, resulting in a budget deficit. Governments may engage in deficit spending in order to stimulate economic activity, finance public goods and services, or address emergencies or other needs. Continue Reading Below

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