If the Canadian federal government adopted a formal balanced budget rule,during times that GDP was falling it would have to

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A balanced budget rule requires the government to balance its spending with its revenues. During times of falling GDP, to maintain a balanced budget, the government would likely need to increase tax rates and/or decrease spending. This could further destabilize the economy by reducing aggregate demand.

If the Canadian Federal Government Adopted a Formal Balanced Budget