Answer the following problems.

problem 1) Distinguish between deficit and debt.

problem 2) Describe each of the three budget philosophies.

problem 3) prepare down three principal causes of the public debt.

problem 4) describe the absolute size of debt and relative size as a percentage of GDP.

problem 5) describe the annual interest charges on the debt, who holds debt, and impact of inflation on the debt.

problem 6) Describe why the debt can also be considered public credit.

problem 7) describe and discuss two widely held myths about the public debt.

problem 8) Describe the real or potential effect of debt on income distribution, economic incentives, fiscal policy, and private investment.

problem 9) describe how debt plays the positive role in society.

problem 10) Describe four policy options for the current and future surpluses.

problem 11) describe how budget deficits are related to trade deficits.