In 2011, the Public Debt Was $617 Billion

question 13

Essay

In 2011, the public debt was $617 billion.Put this number in perspective by relating the debt to GDP, to other countries' debt, to the amount of interest payments on the debt, and to ownership of the debt.

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Definitions:

Spotted Fever

A type of bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, characterized by fever, headache, and a rash that can resemble spots on the skin.

Typhus

A group of infectious diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria, transmitted by lice, fleas, mites, or ticks, characterized by fever, headache, rash, and often delirium.

Rickettsiae

A genus of bacteria that are the causative agents of various diseases, including typhus and rickettsialpox, and are typically transmitted by lice, fleas, or ticks.

Mycobacteria

A genus of bacteria known for causing diseases like tuberculosis and leprosy in humans.