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A deficit occurs when expenses exceed income, commonly used in contexts like government budgets or trade balances.

In economics, a deficit refers to a situation where liabilities exceed assets, or expenditures surpass income, often used to describe government budgets or trade balances. Persistent deficits can lead to borrowing, which impacts currency values and economic policy.

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