Other things equal, an increase of corporate bonds from $140 billion to $150 billion in the economy would:
A. not change the size of the public debt.
B. increase the public debt from $460 billion to $470 billion.
C. increase the public debt from $600 billion to $610 billion.
D. decrease the public debt by $20 billion.
A. not change the size of the public debt.
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A) negative growth rate in real GDP that lasts at least one quarter. B) positive growth rate in real GDP that lasts at least one quarter. C) positive growth rate in real GDP that lasts at least two quarters. D) negative growth rate in real GDP that lasts at least two quarters.
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A. lowering the federal funds rate, which lowers interest rates and de-creases aggregate demand B. raising the federal funds rate, which raises interest rates and decreases aggregate demand C. decreasing the monetary base, which raises the interest rate and in-creases saving D. lowering the long-term real interest rate, which increases investment and spurs economic growth
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a. research scientists have successfully mapped the human genome. b. high cost is synonymous with better outcomes. c. third-party insurance finances most of the cost of care. d. all of the above.