Which of the Following Is Not Included in the Calculation

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not included in the calculation of the debt held by the public?

• A) the debt held by banks
• B) the debt held by firms
• C) the debt held by the U.S. Treasury
• D) the debt held by households
• E) the debt held by foreign entities

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