According to Figure 13.3, what is the approximate amount of the national debt in 2015?

State capitalism is a system in which

a. the government has a substantial role in the regulation of the economy and the establishment of social welfare programs. b. a small number of economically and politically powerful individuals primarily benefit. c. there is minimal government involvement in regulation of the economy and little social welfare spending. d. the government intervenes in the economy to guide economic activities in an effort to foster economic growth. e. the government owns certain individual enterprises, which are typically in lucrative industries such as energy.

The total number of contracts signed by selected lobby industry groups in 2011 totaled 8,517 . What was the combined approximate value of these contracts?

a. $344,674 b. $3,446,740 c. $34,467,400 d. $344,674,000 e. $3,446,740,000