Describe in detail the economic problems associated with an increasing national debt. How much is the national debt, and how much is the current budget deficit?
What five foreign countries/organizations are the leading holders of the national debt, and what percent of the U.S. debt is held by foreign countries/organizations? (See Major Foreign Holders of Treasury Securities from Week 5).
What are the three types of treasury securities, respective maturity periods, and current yields? Show a diagram of the current yield curve.
RESEARCH: What information is provided by the “yield curve” as it relates to financing the U.S. debt and deficit?
Cite at least 3 sources