Which of the Following Statements About the Public Debt Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the public debt is true?

• A) It is a stock variable.
• B) It is equal to the budget deficit.
• C) It decreases when the government runs a budget deficit..
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, it refers to any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis where a response is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a certain specific stimulus.

Seat Belt

A safety device in vehicles designed to secure the occupant against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.