This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: According to this Application, current spending on federal retirement and health programs accounts ... (Read 122 times)

cnetterville

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
According to this Application, current spending on federal retirement and health programs accounts for 10 percent of GDP. Experts estimate that this spending component's share of GDP ________ by the year 2075.
 
  A) will more than double B) will remain constant
  C) will grow moderately initially then taper off D) is likely to shrink

Question 2

If the Federal Reserve wanted to change the money supply in the economy, it would be least likely to
 
  A) change the federal funds rate.
  B) sell bonds on the open market.
  C) change the level of reserves required to be held by banks.
  D) buy bonds on the open market.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jharrington11

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C





 

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library