Q. Which among the following correctly denotes the Primary Deficit?
Answer: Fiscal Deficit – Interest Payments
Notes: The fiscal deficit may be decomposed into primary deficit and interest payment. The primary deficit is obtained by deducting interest payments from the fiscal deficit. Thus, primary deficit is equal to fiscal deficit less interest payments. It indicates the real position of the government finances as it excludes the interest burden of the loans taken in the past.

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