Suppose real GDP is $5,042 billion, taxes collected by the government are $534 billion, government spending is $846 billion, and consumption spending is $3,461 billion. What is the value of public saving? Enter a whole number with no dollar sign and please do not include the word billion.  If appropriate, please enter a negative (-) sign.

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Suppose real GDP is $5,042 billion, taxes collected by the government are $534 billion, government spending is $846 billion, and consumption spending is $3,461 billion. What is the value of public saving?

Enter a whole number with no dollar sign and please do not include the word billion.  If appropriate, please enter a negative (-) sign.

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