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Government Debt and Economic Growth

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What is the term used to describe the total amount of money that a government owes to its creditors?

  1. Government Revenue

  2. Government Expenditure

  3. Government Debt

  4. Government Surplus

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government debt is the total amount of money that a government owes to its creditors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of government debt?

  1. Treasury Bonds

  2. Municipal Bonds

  3. Corporate Bonds

  4. Bills

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corporate bonds are issued by corporations, not governments.

What is the primary reason why governments borrow money?

  1. To finance government spending

  2. To reduce government debt

  3. To increase economic growth

  4. To stabilize the economy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Governments borrow money to finance their spending, such as on infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

What is the relationship between government debt and economic growth?

  1. Government debt always leads to economic growth.

  2. Government debt always leads to economic decline.

  3. Government debt can have both positive and negative effects on economic growth.

  4. Government debt has no effect on economic growth.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government debt can have both positive and negative effects on economic growth, depending on how it is used and managed.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a government's debt becomes unsustainable?

  1. Government Shutdown

  2. Government Default

  3. Government Surplus

  4. Government Bankruptcy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Government default is the situation when a government is unable to pay its debts.

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

  1. Increased interest rates

  2. Reduced investment

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Inflation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

High government debt can lead to increased interest rates, reduced investment, and inflation, but it does not necessarily lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a government's debt is relatively low compared to the size of its economy?

  1. Government Surplus

  2. Government Default

  3. Government Debt Sustainability

  4. Government Bankruptcy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government debt sustainability is the situation when a government's debt is relatively low compared to the size of its economy.

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

  1. Increased investment

  2. Increased economic growth

  3. Reduced interest rates

  4. Reduced inflation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to increased investment, increased economic growth, and reduced interest rates, but it does not necessarily lead to reduced inflation.

What is the term used to describe the difference between a government's revenue and its expenditure?

  1. Government Surplus

  2. Government Default

  3. Government Debt

  4. Government Bankruptcy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government surplus is the difference between a government's revenue and its expenditure.

Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for reducing government debt?

  1. Increase taxes

  2. Reduce government spending

  3. Increase economic growth

  4. Default on government debt

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Defaulting on government debt is not a viable strategy for reducing government debt.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a government's debt is relatively high compared to the size of its economy?

  1. Government Surplus

  2. Government Default

  3. Government Debt Sustainability

  4. Government Bankruptcy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government debt sustainability is the situation when a government's debt is relatively high compared to the size of its economy.

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

  1. Increased interest rates

  2. Reduced investment

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Inflation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

High government debt can lead to increased interest rates, reduced investment, and inflation, but it does not necessarily lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used to describe the situation when a government's debt is relatively low compared to the size of its economy?

  1. Government Surplus

  2. Government Default

  3. Government Debt Sustainability

  4. Government Bankruptcy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government debt sustainability is the situation when a government's debt is relatively low compared to the size of its economy.

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

  1. Increased investment

  2. Increased economic growth

  3. Reduced interest rates

  4. Reduced inflation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government debt can lead to increased investment, increased economic growth, and reduced interest rates, but it does not necessarily lead to reduced inflation.

What is the term used to describe the difference between a government's revenue and its expenditure?

  1. Government Surplus

  2. Government Default

  3. Government Debt

  4. Government Bankruptcy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government surplus is the difference between a government's revenue and its expenditure.

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