After a Devastating Hurricane Hits the Gulf Coast of Florida

Multiple Choice

After a devastating hurricane hits the Gulf Coast of Florida, Congress authorizes $50 billion in emergency spending to help families rebuild. Assuming the government already spends more than it makes in revenue, this plan will:

A) increase the debt by $50 billion.
B) increase the deficit by $50 billion.
C) increase the debt and deficit by $50 billion each.
D) increase the debt by $100 billion and the deficit by $50 billion.