The National Debt Differs from Consumer Debt in That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The national debt differs from consumer debt in that

• A) no interest is paid on the national debt.
• B) the national debt is of no economic consequence.
• C) most of the national debt is held by foreigners.
• D) the national debt influences the amount of aggregate spending.
• E) the national debt need never be paid off if it is held internally.

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