Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
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Chapter 24, Problem 3.2P
Subpart (a):
To determine
Current Debt to
Subpart (b):
To determine
Budget deficit or surplus.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Budget deficit or surplus.
Subpart (d):
To determine
Analyzing the proposal.
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