Many communities today are concerned with their local government’s ability to appropriately manage the taxes it collects. If a government spends more money on expenditures than it collects in taxes, it may end up with not enough money, called deficit. Which of the following could result in a county government budget in deficit?

a.The government raises sales and property taxes without adjusting expenditures.

b.The county closes a fire station, reducing expenditures, without adjusting taxes.

c.The county gives all public school teachers a $2,000 raise without adjusting taxes.

d.The county collects donations to build a fountain in city hall.