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9 min
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Do we need to worry about the budget deficit? Real World Economics
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- Government
In this episode the difference between a budget deficit and our national debt is explained. We also ask whether a growing deficit matters and why austerity is not the answer.
In this episode the difference between a budget deficit and our national debt is explained. We also ask whether a growing deficit matters and why austerity is not the answer.
9 min