Until About 1983, Almost All of the U

question 125

Multiple Choice

Until about 1983, almost all of the U.S.national debt stemmed from

• A)financing wars.
• B)bank failures.
• C)development assistance programs.
• D)tax cuts.

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Definitions:

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account to avoid a margin call.

Short 100 Shares

The process of selling 100 shares that are not currently owned, with the expectation of buying them back at a lower price for a profit.

Initial Margin

The minimum amount of funds required to open a position in the futures market, intended to cover potential losses.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of capital that must be maintained in a margin account after a purchase or trade, to cover the risk of loss.