Which of the following is a benefit of government debt? Instructions: You may select more than one answer. Click the box with a check mark for correct answers and click to empty the bo the wrong answers. Debt prevents the import-export ratio from exceeding transfer payments. The ability to pay for investments that lead to economic growth. Debt allows flexibility in offsetting an economic shock. Borrowing tends to increase wages and keep inflation rates stable.

Which of the following is a benefit of government debt? Instructions: You may select more than one answer. Click the box with a check mark for correct answers and click to empty the bo the wrong answers. Debt prevents the import-export ratio from exceeding transfer payments. The ability to pay for investments that lead to economic growth. Debt allows flexibility in offsetting an economic shock. Borrowing tends to increase wages and keep inflation rates stable.

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter17: Federal Deficits, Surpluses, And The National Debt

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7SQ

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