The _____________ established the idea of the modern state

Which of the following has NOT put a strain on the Social Security system?

a. Americans increasingly retire at a later age b. Early retirement c. Increased life expectancy d. Falling birthrates e. Fewer workers paying taxes, in relation to those collecting Social Security

When a country no longer is willing or able to make the scheduled payments on its borrowed capital, this often develops into what is known as a

a. lender of last resort condition. b. debt crisis. c. fluctuating condition in the national currency. d. decline in global capital mobility.