All other things being equal, which one of the following is most likely to lead to an increase in the national debt?
A rise in the level of foreign direct investment (FDI) into domestic manufacturing industries
The government experiencing a fall in tax revenues while keeping public expenditure unchanged, financed by issuing short-term Treasury bills
The central bank lowering its policy interest rate to stimulate private sector commercial borrowing
The government shifting its budget stance from a deficit to a balanced budget through public sector spending cuts
245 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.5 Fiscal policy and supply-side policies, covering 2.5.1 Fiscal policy and 2.5.2 Supply-side policies. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.