The U.S. government funds the federal budget deficit by

A. borrowing from large private banks at favorable terms and low interest rates.
B. selling securities such as Treasury bonds and Treasury bills.
C. selling stock in government-owned corporations
D. selling shares in gold owned by the Federal Reserve via special drawing rights.


Answer: B

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