Most of the U.S. national debt is owed to ____. Thus a rising national debt implies that there will be a future redistribution of income and wealth in favor of ____.

A. foreigners; foreigners
B. other U.S. citizens; bondholders
C. foreigners; those needing government services
D. other U.S. citizens; those needing government services


Answer: B

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If you have a choice of consuming either two apples, three oranges, or one candy bar, the opportunity cost of the candy bar is:

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The relationship between money and gross domestic product is shown by the equation of exchange

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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