Interest Payments Can Create Self-Perpetuating Debt When

question 71

Multiple Choice

Interest payments can create self-perpetuating debt when

• A) debt transfers wealth from young to old.
• B) government must borrow more to make interest payments.
• C) debt transfers wealth from old to young.
• D) government borrowing crowds out private investment.
• E) government borrowing crowds in private investment.

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