Statement I: the Federal Budget Deficit Is the Same Thing

question 139

Multiple Choice

Statement I: The federal budget deficit is the same thing as the national debt.
Statement II: The national debt will continue to rise even if the federal budget deficit is lowered.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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Compounding Principle

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Rate of Return

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