Which of the following helps explain the difficulty in solving the long-term debt problem in the United States?

a. The decline in the strength of American political parties in recent years has made compromise in this area highly unlikely.
b. The Democratic Party has been captured by special interest groups that benefit from high levels of debt.
c. The Republican Party refuses to reduce the level of taxes that restrict economic growth in society.
d. The rise of extreme partisanship in recent years has made compromise in this area highly unlikely.


d

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