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Budget surplusRefers in general to an excess of income over expenditure, but usually refers specifically to the government budget, where it is the excess of tax revenue over expenditure (including transfer payments).Budget surplusThe amount by which government revenues exceed government pending.Budget surplus Similar MatchesCapital account surplusCapital account surplusCredits minus debits on capital account. Same as balance on capital account. See surplus. SurplusSurplusIn the balance of payments, or in any category of international transactions within it, the surplus is the sum of credits minus the sum of debits. Also called simply the "balance" for that category. Thus the balance of trade is the same as the surplus on trade, or the trade surplus, and similarly for merchandise trade, current account, and capital account. Acquired surplusAcquired surplusThe surplus acquired when a company is purchased in a pooling of interests combination, i.e. the net worth not considered to be capital stock. Trade surplusTrade surplusExports minus imports of goods and services, or balance of trade. See surplus. Current account surplusCurrent account surplusCredits minus debits on current account. Same as balance on current account. See surplus. Further SuggestionsBalance of payments surplusSurplus funds Restricted surplus Primary budget surplus Change in producer surplus Change in consumer surplus Federal deficit (surplus) Paid in surplus Capital surplus Earned surplus Surplus management Producer surplus Statutory surplus Mortgage cash surplus Regulatory surplus Consumer surplus |
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