Can there be a fiscal deficit without a revenue deficit?
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Yes, there can be a fiscal deficit without a case of revenue deficit. This situation can arise when the capital expenditure of the budget exceed the capital receipts other than borrowings. In other words, when capital budget deficit exceeds revenue budget surplus.
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