Which of the following is a valid concern about federal budget deficits?

A. The welfare of future generations will be directly related to the per-capita size of the national debt that they inherit.
B. Growth of the national debt will eventually lead to the bankruptcy of the government.
C. When the debt comes due, future generations may be unable to pay it off.
D. If the increases in the national debt reduce private expenditures on capital formation, aggregate demand is reduced.


Answer: D

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