The government publishes the following forecast for the next financial year.
| Forecast item | Amount (£ billion) |
|---|---|
| Revenue from taxation and other sources | 910 |
| Planned expenditure | 958 |
Using the data, explain how the financial sector could help the government finance the difference between its forecast revenue and planned expenditure.
82 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Economics 2.8 The role of money and financial markets, covering 2.8.1 Money as a medium of exchange, 2.8.2 Role of the financial sector, 2.8.3 Importance of the financial sector, 2.8.4 Interest rates and saving, borrowing, investment, and 2.8.5 Effect of interest rate changes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.