Which of the following is true?
a. A budget deficit will have no impact on the national debt.
b. A budget deficit will increase the national debt.
c. A balanced budget will increase the national debt.
d. A budget surplus will increase the national debt.
b
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Which of these is a function that the financial system provides for savers and borrowers?
In December 2009, currency outside of banks was $400 billion, traveler's checks were $5 billion; checkable deposits owned by individuals and businesses were $600 billion, saving deposits were $2,000 billion, time deposits were $1,500 billion; and
money market funds were $1,200 billion. What was the M2 in December 2009? A) M2 = $5,705 billion B) M2 = $3,705 billion C) M2 = $1,005 billion D) M2 = $2,505 billion E) M2 = $5,700 billion