Which of the following will NOT cause the public debt to change?
A) an amount of tax collection by the government more than it spends
B) government budget deficit
C) government budget surplus
D) balanced budget

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A balanced budget means that the government spends the same amount of money it collects in taxes, which does not change the level of public debt. Option A, B, and C all involve changes in government spending or tax collection, which can lead to changes in the public debt level.

Which of the Following Will NOT Cause the Public Debt