A Chart of the Ratio of National Debt to GDP

question 160

Multiple Choice

A chart of the ratio of national debt to GDP from 1915 to 2010 would show

• A) significant increases from 1945 to 1975.
• B) significant increases during World Wars I and II.
• C) a larger value in 1975 compared to 1945.
• D) significant increases from 1995 to 2003.

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Definitions:

Future Profitability

Future profitability refers to an entity's potential to generate earnings over upcoming periods, indicating its financial prospects.

Horizontal Analysis

A financial analysis technique that compares historical financial information over a series of periods to identify trends and growth patterns.

Horizontal Analysis

Also known as trend analysis, it compares financial statements line items over several periods to identify changes and trends.