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- Lower government revenues


                   - Increased public debt





                   Policies to Overcome Recession


                   - Expansionary fiscal policy


                   - Expansionary monetary policy


                   - Stimulating investment and consumption


                   - Government support for key industries








                   4. BUDGET DEFICIT





                   Meaning of Budget Deficit


                   A budget deficit occurs when government expenditures exceed government revenues

                   during a fiscal year.





                   Budget deficits are common in developing and developed countries, especially during

                   economic downturns.





                   Causes of Budget Deficit


                   - High government spending




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