1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
zaharov [31]
2 years ago
8

g Distinguish between the total U.S. debt and the debt held by the public. Why is the debt as a percentage of GDP more relevant

than the total debt
Business
1 answer:
adell [148]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The total US debt is all the money that the US federal government owes. While the debt held by the public is only the portion of the US debt held by private entities (e.g. private investors or foreign governments).

In the past (around 20 years ago), government debt owned by federal agencies was much higher, over 40%, with social security being the largest debt holder. This is called intragovernmental debt. That means that around 60% of the debt was held by the public. But in recent years this has changed. Currently. intragovernmental national debt has fallen to 23%. This means that the debt hold by the public is more or less 77%.

Even as intragovernmental debt has decreased, the total size of the national debt is not as important as the percentage of the national debt compared to the GDP. Currently, national debt represents 98.3% of the GDP which is the highest level since WWII. This is really something to worry about because the government spends a huge portion of its budget paying interests on existing national debt and the higher it is, the less money available for other expenses. As the national debt increases in relation to the GDP, it is more difficult for the country to pay it back. The said thing is that politicians do not pay for it, taxpayers pay it.

You might be interested in
20 pts.<br><br> When would it be better to use business emails?
pychu [463]
It would be better when doing business .
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Waddell Company had the following balances in its accounting records as of December 31, 2018
Molodets [167]

1. The  two additional adjusting entries   are:

•Rent Expenses $5,225

•Revenue $3,700

2.  Balance sheet reported  is $42,000

3.  Netnet cash flow from operating activities  is $37,500

4. Rent expenset is $5,225$5,225

5.  Totaltotal liabilities is $23,770

6.  Supplies expense   $800

7.    Unearnedunearned revenue  is $3,700

8.    Netnet cash flow  is ($10,000)

9.   Totaltotal expenses is $24,125

10.   Total  service revenue is $71,700

 11.   Cash cash  Cash flows from financing activities  is $45,600

12.   Netnet income  is $26,216

13.   Retainedretained earnings  is $43,216

1. Additional adjusting entries that must be made are:

•Part of the Prepaid rent of the amount of $5,225 will be  allocated to the rent expense

Rent Expenses $5,225

($5,700 x 11/12 = $5,225)

•Part  of the revenue received in advance of the amount of  wi$3,700ll  be recognized as revenue

Revenue

($7,400 x 6/12 = $3,700)



2. Beginning balance $32,000

Add Cost of Land purchased $32,000

Less Cost of Land sold ($22,000)

Ending balance $42,000

3.Cash received from customers

Received cash in advance as a retainer for services to be performed monthly over the coming year $7,400

Received cash collections from accounts receivable $54,000

Cash Paid to Suppliers:

Paid cash in advance for a one-year lease for office space $(5,700)

Made a cash payment on accounts payable $(20,000)

Cash flow from operating activities $35,700

4.Rent for 12 months $5,700

Less Rent per months $475

($5,700/12)

Rent expense $5,225

5. Accounts Payable:

Beginning balance $23,000

Cash payment on accounts payable $(20,000)

Purchased supplies on account $970

Incurred other operating expenses on account $13,000

Balance of Accounts Payable $16,970

Unearned Income $3,700

Accrued salaries expense $5,100

Total Liabilities $23,770

($16,970+$3,700+$5,100)

6.Supplies purchased $970

Less Supplies on hand ($170)

Supplies expense $800

7.Revenue received ion July 1 for 12 months contract $7,400

50% earned in the year $(3,700)

Unearned revenue of the balance sheet $3,700

8. Cash used to purchase land $(32,000)

Proceeds from the sale of land $22,000

Cash used by investing activities $(10,000)

9. Lease for office space $5,225

Supplies $800

Other operating expenses $13,000

Salaries expense $5,100

Total expenses $24,125

10. Revenue earned from retainer received in advance $3,700

Service revenue on account $68,000

Total Service Revenue $71,700

11. Issue of common stock $48,000

Cash dividend to the stockholders $(2,400)

Cash provided by financing activities $45,600

12.Total Service Revenue $71,700

($3,700+$68,000)

Interest Revenue $116

Total expenses $(45,600)

Net income $26,216

13. Retained Earnings on the balance sheet is:

Beginning balance $17,000

Net income for the year $26,216

Ending balance $43,216



Learn more here:

brainly.com/question/24128263







5 0
2 years ago
A local sports team sends out messages to cell phones of loyal fans informing them about a tailgate event before the next home g
Sedbober [7]

Answer:

A. limited details of offer

Explanation:

The offer is strong as it reaches only the persons that are fans and will be more interested in this event. The only particular reason for this offer to fail is that the message won't contain enough information about the event and this will lose the attention of the fans.

7 0
3 years ago
How prevalent is plagiarism on college campuses?
Tatiana [17]
Usually it isn't done much, because of the penalty of bad grades, and because frankly, the professors have seen it before, and therefore, only the boldest would consider it.
3 0
3 years ago
Nike, Inc.reported the following plant assets and intangible assets for the year ended May 31, 2022 (in millions): other plant a
vodka [1.7K]

Answer:

Explanation:

The total assets comprises of current assets, fixed assets ,and the intangible assets

The current assets includes cash, stock, account receivable, etc

Fixed assets include plant & machinery, land, equipment, furniture & fittings, etc.

And, the intangible assets include patents, copyrights, goodwill, etc.

The preparation of the classified balance sheet for Nike, Inc on  May 31, 2022 is presented in the spreadsheet. Kindly find the attachment below:

3 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • The local board of education wants to prohibit students from bringing cell phones to school. What new evidence might be
    11·2 answers
  • In what circumstances would business expenses be passed on to a client?
    12·2 answers
  • An inventor in Burginville developed a fantastic new dictation machine that perfectly records speech and turns it into a typed d
    5·2 answers
  • Walmart created the Great Value brand for their food products and the Equate brand for their​ pharmacy, health, and beauty produ
    9·1 answer
  • Environmental scanning would be MOST important for which of the following organizations? a. A manufacturer of household linens b
    6·1 answer
  • 16. What size paper should you use for a legal document?
    13·1 answer
  • Classify each of the following based on the macroeconomic definitions of saving and investment.
    14·1 answer
  • In the previous year, a company had revenues of $500,000, project overhead of $40,000 and company overhead of $75,000. The compa
    5·2 answers
  • Identify a current trending topic on Yahoo! or Twitter. Why do you think this particular topic is currently trending? How long d
    5·1 answer
  • The type of research that compares a product or service with a competitor’s is called ?
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!