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PSAF – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q6 – Public Sector Reforms

Comparison of domestic vs. external public debts and proposing debt restructuring for Nigeria.

Nigeria has contracted a number of debts obligations from both domestic and external sources.

a. What comparisons can you make between domestic and external public debts?
(9 Marks)

b. Formulate a debt restructuring method as a strategy for debts management in Nigeria.
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PSA&F – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q3b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explains the term "public debt" and discusses three benefits and two demerits of public debt.

The Debt Management Office (DMO) in Nigeria manages the Nation’s public debt.

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  • Explain the term “Public Debt.”
  • Discuss THREE benefits and TWO demerits of public debt.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

This question explains the adverse consequences that public debt can have on a nation's economy.

Explain any THREE ways by which public debt can constitute a burden to the nation.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5a – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

This question discusses how external borrowing can assist in overcoming the economic recession in Nigeria.

Discuss how external borrowing can bail out the Nigerian economy from the economic recession.

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PSAF – May 2018 – L2 – Q6 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Defines public debt and identifies factors contributing to the accumulation of public debt in developing countries.

“The consequences arising from the continual accumulation of public debts in developing countries may discourage growth in such economies.”

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a. Explain the term “public debt.” (5 Marks)

b. Write brief notes on FOUR factors responsible for the accumulation of public debt in developing countries. (10 Marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the causes of Nigeria’s public debt increase, along with the benefits and adverse effects of public debt.

For some years, the level of Nigeria’s public debt has maintained an upward trend.

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(a) Discuss four major causes for the increase in public debt.
(7 Marks)
(b) Explain three major benefits and two adverse effects of public debt to the country.
(8 Marks)

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PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q1b – Overview of the Ghanaian Tax System and Fiscal Policy

Justify the use of public debt as an alternative to taxation in Ghana's development agenda.

b) The development agenda of a developing country like Ghana can only be brought to reality through the availability of funds. The two (2) main sources of government revenue are taxation and debt. In spite of the fact that taxation remains the most reliable source of government revenue for government plans, projects and programmes, it is said to be limited in its role and function in the economy.

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Justify the use of public debt as an alternative to taxation.
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TX – May 2019 – L3 – Q1e – International Taxation

Evaluate the negative consequences of public debt on the economy of Ghana.

Public debt is an important source of revenue for a government to finance public spending where taxation capacity may be limited, or when the alternative would be to print money and compromise macroeconomic stability. There are, however, negative consequences of high public debt on the economy.

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Evaluate FOUR (4) of such negative consequences of public debt on the economy of Ghana.
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AT – Nov 2015 – L3 – Q3a – International taxation

Explanation of public sector debt and objectives of public debt management.

It is the opinion of some people that borrowing by government may be a better option in some cases than the imposition of taxes as taxes have the potential of creating resentment and upheavals during a period of economic difficulties.

i. Explain fully what Public Sector Debt is.
(5 marks)

ii. What are the objectives of Public Debt Management?

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AT – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q1c – Tax administration in Ghana

Evaluating the impact of government borrowing on production capacity, consumption, distribution of wealth, and income levels.

Evaluate the impact of government borrowing (i.e., public debts) on:

  1. production capacity of the government,
  2. consumption,
  3. distribution of wealth
  4. level of income in an economy. (4 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q6 – Public Sector Reforms

Comparison of domestic vs. external public debts and proposing debt restructuring for Nigeria.

Nigeria has contracted a number of debts obligations from both domestic and external sources.

a. What comparisons can you make between domestic and external public debts?
(9 Marks)

b. Formulate a debt restructuring method as a strategy for debts management in Nigeria.
(6 Marks)

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PSA&F – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q3b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explains the term "public debt" and discusses three benefits and two demerits of public debt.

The Debt Management Office (DMO) in Nigeria manages the Nation’s public debt.

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  • Explain the term “Public Debt.”
  • Discuss THREE benefits and TWO demerits of public debt.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

This question explains the adverse consequences that public debt can have on a nation's economy.

Explain any THREE ways by which public debt can constitute a burden to the nation.

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5a – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

This question discusses how external borrowing can assist in overcoming the economic recession in Nigeria.

Discuss how external borrowing can bail out the Nigerian economy from the economic recession.

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PSAF – May 2018 – L2 – Q6 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Defines public debt and identifies factors contributing to the accumulation of public debt in developing countries.

“The consequences arising from the continual accumulation of public debts in developing countries may discourage growth in such economies.”

Required:

a. Explain the term “public debt.” (5 Marks)

b. Write brief notes on FOUR factors responsible for the accumulation of public debt in developing countries. (10 Marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the causes of Nigeria’s public debt increase, along with the benefits and adverse effects of public debt.

For some years, the level of Nigeria’s public debt has maintained an upward trend.

Required:
(a) Discuss four major causes for the increase in public debt.
(7 Marks)
(b) Explain three major benefits and two adverse effects of public debt to the country.
(8 Marks)

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PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q1b – Overview of the Ghanaian Tax System and Fiscal Policy

Justify the use of public debt as an alternative to taxation in Ghana's development agenda.

b) The development agenda of a developing country like Ghana can only be brought to reality through the availability of funds. The two (2) main sources of government revenue are taxation and debt. In spite of the fact that taxation remains the most reliable source of government revenue for government plans, projects and programmes, it is said to be limited in its role and function in the economy.

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Justify the use of public debt as an alternative to taxation.
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TX – May 2019 – L3 – Q1e – International Taxation

Evaluate the negative consequences of public debt on the economy of Ghana.

Public debt is an important source of revenue for a government to finance public spending where taxation capacity may be limited, or when the alternative would be to print money and compromise macroeconomic stability. There are, however, negative consequences of high public debt on the economy.

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Evaluate FOUR (4) of such negative consequences of public debt on the economy of Ghana.
(4 marks)

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AT – Nov 2015 – L3 – Q3a – International taxation

Explanation of public sector debt and objectives of public debt management.

It is the opinion of some people that borrowing by government may be a better option in some cases than the imposition of taxes as taxes have the potential of creating resentment and upheavals during a period of economic difficulties.

i. Explain fully what Public Sector Debt is.
(5 marks)

ii. What are the objectives of Public Debt Management?

(4 marks)

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AT – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q1c – Tax administration in Ghana

Evaluating the impact of government borrowing on production capacity, consumption, distribution of wealth, and income levels.

Evaluate the impact of government borrowing (i.e., public debts) on:

  1. production capacity of the government,
  2. consumption,
  3. distribution of wealth
  4. level of income in an economy. (4 marks)

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