National Debt and Budget Surpluses
Students will investigate the concepts of government debt and budget surpluses, and their implications for current and future generations.
Key Questions
- Explain the difference between a budget deficit and a budget surplus.
- Analyze the potential impacts of national debt on future generations.
- Justify whether a government should always aim for a budget surplus.
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