Is deficit budget a sign of government inefficiency?
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No, a deficit budget is not a sign of government inefficiency. In fact, budgetary deficit may be a planned strategy of the government during periods of depression, when the government needs to accelerate the pace of expenditure in the economy and hence pace of economic growth.
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