If the Federal Government Runs a Budget Deficit in Order

question 104

Multiple Choice

If the federal government runs a budget deficit in order to finance an increase in spending,where do the funds to finance the spending come from?

• A)increased personal income taxes
• B)additional money printed by the Federal Reserve
• C)additional bonds issued by the U.S.Treasury
• D)the financial assets of the members of Congress who are legally responsible for the deficit

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