Author Question: Can the U.S. federal government go broke as a result of a large national ... (Read 48 times)

ARLKQ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
Can the U.S. federal government go broke as a result of a large national debt?

Question 2

An appreciation of one's currency means that:
 a. the country's exports will become less expensive.
  b. the country's imports will become more expensive.
  c. the country's imports will become less expensive.
  d. it now requires more of this currency in exchange for one unit of another currency.
  e. it now requires less units of other currencies in exchange for one unit of this currency.



emilymalinowski12

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Answer to Question 1

The U.S. government cannot go broke because it could always raise taxes, cut spending or print more money. However, as the national debt rises, a higher percentage of taxes collected would be required to pay the interest on the debt.

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

ARLKQ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571

emilymalinowski12

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338

 

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library