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Consequences of Government Debt

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What is the primary concern associated with government debt?

  1. Inflation

  2. Deflation

  3. Economic Growth

  4. Unemployment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to inflation when the government borrows money from the central bank, which increases the money supply and drives up prices.

How does government debt affect interest rates?

  1. Increases interest rates

  2. Decreases interest rates

  3. No effect on interest rates

  4. Unpredictable effect on interest rates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When the government borrows money, it competes with private borrowers for funds, which can drive up interest rates.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's debt becomes unsustainable and it is unable to make payments?

  1. Debt Default

  2. Debt Restructuring

  3. Debt Crisis

  4. Debt Relief


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A debt crisis occurs when a country is unable to repay its debts, leading to a loss of confidence in the country's economy and financial system.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of government debt?

  1. Increased government spending

  2. Reduced investment

  3. Lower economic growth

  4. Improved infrastructure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While government debt can lead to increased government spending, reduced investment, and lower economic growth, it is not typically associated with improved infrastructure.

How does government debt affect the value of a country's currency?

  1. Appreciates the currency

  2. Depreciates the currency

  3. No effect on the currency

  4. Unpredictable effect on the currency


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to a depreciation of the currency as investors lose confidence in the country's economy and demand for the currency decreases.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's debt is so high that it is difficult to manage and repay?

  1. Debt Default

  2. Debt Restructuring

  3. Debt Crisis

  4. Debt Trap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A debt trap occurs when a country's debt becomes so high that it is difficult to manage and repay, leading to a vicious cycle of borrowing more money to pay off existing debt.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of government debt on economic growth?

  1. Reduced investment

  2. Lower productivity

  3. Increased government spending

  4. Higher taxes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While government debt can lead to reduced investment, lower productivity, and higher taxes, it is not typically associated with increased government spending.

How does government debt affect the distribution of wealth in a country?

  1. Increases wealth inequality

  2. Decreases wealth inequality

  3. No effect on wealth inequality

  4. Unpredictable effect on wealth inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to increased wealth inequality as the wealthy are more likely to benefit from government spending and tax breaks, while the poor are more likely to bear the burden of higher taxes and inflation.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a country's debt is so high that it is at risk of default?

  1. Debt Default

  2. Debt Restructuring

  3. Debt Crisis

  4. Debt Trap


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A debt crisis occurs when a country is unable to repay its debts, leading to a loss of confidence in the country's economy and financial system.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of government debt on inflation?

  1. Increased money supply

  2. Higher demand for goods and services

  3. Reduced economic growth

  4. Lower unemployment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While government debt can lead to an increased money supply, higher demand for goods and services, and reduced economic growth, it is not typically associated with lower unemployment.

How does government debt affect the stability of the financial system?

  1. Increases financial stability

  2. Decreases financial stability

  3. No effect on financial stability

  4. Unpredictable effect on financial stability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to decreased financial stability as investors lose confidence in the country's economy and financial system, leading to increased volatility and risk.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of government debt on investment?

  1. Reduced investment

  2. Lower productivity

  3. Increased government spending

  4. Higher taxes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While government debt can lead to reduced investment, lower productivity, and higher taxes, it is not typically associated with increased government spending.

How does government debt affect the ability of a country to respond to economic shocks?

  1. Increases the ability to respond to economic shocks

  2. Decreases the ability to respond to economic shocks

  3. No effect on the ability to respond to economic shocks

  4. Unpredictable effect on the ability to respond to economic shocks


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to a decreased ability to respond to economic shocks as the government has less fiscal space to implement countercyclical policies.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of government debt on economic growth?

  1. Reduced investment

  2. Lower productivity

  3. Increased government spending

  4. Higher taxes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While government debt can lead to reduced investment, lower productivity, and higher taxes, it is not typically associated with increased government spending.

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