Measured as a Share of GDP, the Net Federal Debt

question 117

Multiple Choice

Measured as a share of GDP, the net federal debt

• A) increased during the 1990s, but fell sharply during 2001-2011.
• B) fell during most of the 1990s, but rose sharply during 2001-2011.
• C) was virtually unchanged during the 1990s, but fell sharply during 2001-2011.
• D) fell during the 1990s, but was virtually unchanged during 2001-2011.

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