Most of the public debt is owed to citizens and domestic institutions. This is one reason that the public debt:

A. has a procyclical economic effect on the economy.
B. can result in the bankruptcy of the federal government.
C. crowds out private investment.
D. does not impose a burden on future generations.


Answer: D

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