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What is the meaning of "fiscal deficit"?

A. Excess of revenue over expenditure
B. Excess of expenditure over revenue
C. Excess of imports over exports
D. Excess of borrowings over savings

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Fiscal deficit refers to the excess of government expenditure over its revenue. It does not relate to trade deficits or borrowings.

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