Explain the concept of 'fiscal deficit' in a government budget. What does it indicate?
CBSE OUTSIDE DELHI - SET 1 2012
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Fiscal deficit refers to the excess of total budget expenditure (revenue expenditure + capital expenditure) over total budget receipts excluding borrowings. In this way, it indicates borrowing requirements of the government during the current year.
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