If Our Deficit Falls Steadily Over the Next Five Years

question 84

Multiple Choice

If our deficit falls steadily over the next five years our national debt will

• A)increase at an increasing rate.
• B)increase at a decreasing rate.
• C)decrease at an increasing rate.
• D)decrease at a decreasing rate.

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