KK14 - Budget Outcome and government (public) debt Flashcards
1
Q
Public Debt
A
-The amount of money that is owed to other entities from past government borrowings
-Increased by deficit
-Decreased by surplus
2
Q
Net Debt
A
Public Debt
3
Q
Gross Debt
A
Public debt with interest paid taken into account - Measures the face value of the Australian government securities on issue