Government Expenditure

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What is the primary objective of government expenditure?

  1. To promote economic growth

  2. To achieve social welfare

  3. To maintain law and order

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of government expenditure is to achieve social welfare by providing goods and services that benefit the entire society.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government expenditure?

  1. Consumption expenditure

  2. Investment expenditure

  3. Transfer payments

  4. Taxation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxation is not a type of government expenditure, but rather a source of revenue for the government.

What is the term used to describe the increase in government expenditure over time?

  1. Fiscal expansion

  2. Fiscal contraction

  3. Budget deficit

  4. Public debt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fiscal expansion refers to the increase in government expenditure over time, typically undertaken to stimulate economic growth or address economic downturns.

What is the term used to describe the decrease in government expenditure over time?

  1. Fiscal expansion

  2. Fiscal contraction

  3. Budget deficit

  4. Public debt


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fiscal contraction refers to the decrease in government expenditure over time, typically undertaken to reduce budget deficits or control inflation.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government transfer payment?

  1. Social security benefits

  2. Unemployment benefits

  3. Welfare payments

  4. Tax refunds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tax refunds are not a type of government transfer payment, but rather a return of excess taxes paid by individuals or businesses.

What is the term used to describe the difference between government revenue and government expenditure?

  1. Budget surplus

  2. Budget deficit

  3. Public debt

  4. Fiscal balance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Budget deficit refers to the situation where government expenditure exceeds government revenue, resulting in a negative fiscal balance.

What is the term used to describe the situation where government revenue exceeds government expenditure?

  1. Budget surplus

  2. Budget deficit

  3. Public debt

  4. Fiscal balance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Budget surplus refers to the situation where government revenue exceeds government expenditure, resulting in a positive fiscal balance.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government consumption expenditure?

  1. Salaries of government employees

  2. Purchase of goods and services for government use

  3. Transfer payments

  4. Public infrastructure projects


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transfer payments are not a type of government consumption expenditure, but rather a type of government transfer payment.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government investment expenditure?

  1. Public infrastructure projects

  2. Research and development

  3. Education and training programs

  4. Transfer payments


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transfer payments are not a type of government investment expenditure, but rather a type of government transfer payment.

What is the term used to describe the government's borrowing to finance its expenditure?

  1. Public debt

  2. Budget deficit

  3. Fiscal balance

  4. Government revenue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public debt refers to the government's borrowing to finance its expenditure, typically through the issuance of bonds or other debt instruments.

What is the term used to describe the government's repayment of its debt?

  1. Public debt

  2. Budget deficit

  3. Fiscal balance

  4. Debt servicing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Debt servicing refers to the government's repayment of its debt, including interest payments and principal repayments.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government expenditure multiplier?

  1. Government spending multiplier

  2. Tax multiplier

  3. Investment multiplier

  4. Export multiplier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Export multiplier is not a type of government expenditure multiplier, but rather a type of trade multiplier.

What is the term used to describe the increase in government expenditure due to an increase in tax revenue?

  1. Automatic stabilizers

  2. Fiscal drag

  3. Built-in stabilizers

  4. Crowding out


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Automatic stabilizers refer to the increase in government expenditure due to an increase in tax revenue, which helps to stabilize the economy during economic downturns.

What is the term used to describe the decrease in government expenditure due to a decrease in tax revenue?

  1. Automatic stabilizers

  2. Fiscal drag

  3. Built-in stabilizers

  4. Crowding out


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fiscal drag refers to the decrease in government expenditure due to a decrease in tax revenue, which can hinder economic growth during economic downturns.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government expenditure policy?

  1. Expansionary fiscal policy

  2. Contractionary fiscal policy

  3. Neutral fiscal policy

  4. Monetary policy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monetary policy is not a type of government expenditure policy, but rather a type of central bank policy.

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