Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct statement of the government budget constraint?
A) Federal budget deficit = change in Treasury securities held by public + increase in monetary base
B) Federal budget deficit = change in Treasury securities held by public - increase in monetary base
C) Federal budget deficit = increase in monetary base - change in Treasury securities held by public
D) Federal budget deficit = change in reserves of banking system + change in currency outstanding
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