Why Is So Much of the U

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is so much of the U.S.federal debt owned by foreigners?

• A)U)S. government bonds tend to pay higher yields than the securities of other governments
• B)U)S. domestic savings are insufficient to support the national debt
• C)it is difficult for international investors to cash in their U.S. government bonds
• D)international investors believe that the U.S. dollar will never lose any of its value
• E)none of the above

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