The U.S. federal government finances budget deficits by
a. selling stock, much like a corporation.
b. printing additional currency.
c. borrowing from the public.
d. raising property taxes.
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Once ABC Corp sells shares of stock to the public, the stock's price tends to
a. fluctuate inversely with the profit prospects of ABC Corp. b. fluctuate inversely with the dividend payout of ABC Corp. c. fluctuate directly with the dividend payout of ABC Corp. d. fluctuate directly with the profit prospects of ABC Corp. e. remain constant
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' "employed" category includes those who worked as paid employees, worked in their own business, or worked as unpaid workers in a family member's business
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements about the national debt has the most validity?
A. Our large national debt can bankrupt the nation. B. If only Americans hold the debt, then payments of interest and principal are simply transfers from some Americans to other Americans. C. Our large national debt can lead to subjection by the people (especially foreigners) who hold the debt. D. The national debt represents a burden to future generations who will have to make huge payments of interest and principal.