An Argument Has Been Made That the Shrinking Deficits of the 1990s

question 63

Multiple Choice

An argument has been made that the shrinking deficits of the 1990s were attributable to the

• A)Cold War.
• B)Gulf War.
• C)bailout of the savings and loans.
• D)peace dividend that resulted from the end of the Cold War.

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Definitions:

Retired

Pertains to assets that have been removed from operational use, often due to age or obsolescence.

Unamortized Premium

The portion of a bond premium that has not yet been amortized or expensed over the bond's life, reflecting the difference between the bond's face value and its higher purchase price.

Bondholders

Bondholders are investors or entities that hold bond investments, and thus are creditors to the issuer of the bond, entitled to interest payments and repayment of principal.

Gain or Loss

This refers to the financial result that occurs when the selling price of an asset differs from its original purchase price, either higher (gain) or lower (loss).