According to the text, the net public debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is currently about

Raising funds through financial intermediaries is called

A) indirect finance. B) dividend reinvestment. C) direct finance. D) corporate finance.

In the current U.S. economy, who plays the role of lender of last resort?

A) The Securities and Exchange Commission B) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation C) The Federal Reserve System D) The Social Security Administration