In Nigeria, the huge public debt is as a result of

ECONOMICS
JAMB 2010

In Nigeria, the huge public debt is as a result of

  • A. balanced budgeting
  • B. deficit budgeting
  • C. surplus budgeting
  • D. zero budgeting

Correct Answer: B. deficit budgeting

Explanation

A budget deficit typically occurs when expenditures exceeds revenue. This is one of the major reasons for Nigeria huge debt profile. Government spends more than it generates in revenue.



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