budget deficit

• Финансовая ситуация, при которой правительство, организация или частное лицо тратит больше денег, чем зарабатывает или получает за определённый период, что приводит к дефициту, который необходимо покрыть за счёт заимствований или использования резервов.

A financial situation where a government, organization, or individual spends more money than they earn or receive over a specific period, resulting in a shortfall that must be covered by borrowing or using reserves.

1. Financial shortfallB2formal

   A situation where a government, company, or individual spends more money than they earn or receive over a specific period.

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   • The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit by cutting unnecessary expenses.
   • A large budget deficit can lead to increased national debt.
   • The company's budget deficit forced it to take out a loan.

2. Economic indicatorB2formal

   The amount by which spending exceeds revenue in a given fiscal year, often used to assess the health of an economy.

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   • The budget deficit has grown by 5% compared to last year.
   • Politicians often debate how to address the budget deficit.
   • A persistent budget deficit may require tax increases or spending cuts.