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   deficit

   /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
   • ▪ an excess of expenditure or liabilities over income or assets in a given period: "an annual operating deficit"
   • ▪ (in sport) the amount or score by which a team or individual is losing: "a 3–0 deficit"
   • ▪ a deficiency or failing, especially in a neurological or psychological function: "deficits in speech comprehension"

   Word Origin late 18th century: via French from Latin deficit ‘it is lacking’, from the verb deficere (see defect1).

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › dWhat Are Deficits? Definition, Types, Risks, and Benefits

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   Sep 18, 2024 · A deficit is when expenses exceed revenues, imports exceed exports, or liabilities exceed assets. Learn about the different types of deficits, such as budget and trade deficits, and their advantages and disadvantages for governments and businesses.

   • Fiscal Deficits

     In 2009, President Barack Obama increased the deficit to...

   • The Twin Deficits of The U.S

     Some economists believe a large budget deficit is correlated...

   • U.S. Presidents With The Largest Budget Deficits

     The CBO reported in November 2022 that the budget deficit...

   • Revenue Deficit

     A revenue deficit represents the difference when projected...

   • Debt Vs. Deficit

     The Bottom Line . Debt is any amount of money owed by one...

   • Debt Service

     The ability to service debt is a key factor when a person...

   • Federal Budget

     Measured as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP),...

   • Trade Deficit

     Trade Deficit and Politics . Trade deficits are frequently...

3. www.britannica.com › money › deficit-financingDeficit financing | Government Spending, Fiscal Policy & Budget...

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   Sep 11, 2024 · deficit financing, practice in which a government spends more money than it receives as revenue, the difference being made up by borrowing or minting new funds.

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5. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › research-briefings › sn06167The budget deficit: a short guide - House of Commons Library

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   Sep 4, 2024 · 1. What is the budget deficit and how big is it? When the government spends more than it receives in tax and other revenues it borrows to cover the difference. This borrowing is known as ‘public sector net borrowing’ but is often referred to as the deficit.

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6. neurolaunch.com › behavioral-deficitBehavioral Deficits: Causes, Types, and Intervention Strategies

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   Sep 22, 2024 · Behavioral deficits are essentially gaps in a person’s ability to respond appropriately to their environment or engage in expected behaviors. They’re not about being “bad” or “difficult” – far from it.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCapital Account Explained: How It Works and Why It's Important

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   Sep 3, 2024 · A capital account surplus means more money is coming into the country from foreign investors, while a deficit means that domestic investors are putting more money into foreign assets.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deficit spendingDeficit spending Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 5, 2024 · noun. : the spending of public funds raised by borrowing rather than by taxation. Examples of deficit spending in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Well, the government’s deficit spending is completely out of control.

9. www.investopedia.com › articles › economicsThe Twin Deficits of the U.S. - Investopedia

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   Sep 15, 2024 · Some economists believe a large budget deficit is correlated to a large current account deficit. This macroeconomic theory is known as the twin deficit hypothesis.