If the Net Public Debt Remains Unchanged During a Given

question 129

Multiple Choice

If the net public debt remains unchanged during a given period, but the gross public debt increases, then which of the following statements must be correct?

• A) Government interagency borrowing must have increased during the period.
• B) Government interagency borrowing must have decreased during the period.
• C) Foreign ownership of U.S. Treasury securities must have risen during the period.
• D) Foreign ownership of U.S. Treasury securities must have fallen during the period.

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior analysis.

Biological Predisposed

An inherent inclination or natural tendency for individuals to exhibit certain behaviors or characteristics due to genetic factors.

Aversive Events

Incidents or stimuli that are unpleasant or noxious, leading to avoidance behavior.

Fixed-interval

Refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.