Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The federal budget deficit in 2004 was about 4 percent of the GDP.
• B)A budget deficit of $25 billion in a given year increases the public debt by $25 billion.
• C)The public debt of $25 billion is the accumulated debt of all U.S. individuals, firms, and institutions.
• D)During the past five years, the U.S. public debt has been increasing.

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