Suppose That We Reduce the Federal Budget Deficit (In Billions

question 93

Multiple Choice

Suppose that we reduce the federal budget deficit (in billions of dollars) in year 1 from 300 to 200 and in year 2 from 200 to 100.During these two years the national debt will

• A)fall by 300.
• B)fall by 200.
• C)stay the same.
• D)rise by 200.
• E)rise by 300.

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