Quiz #633

• 1. When there is an external deficit, the private sector can reduce its overall indebtedness as long as the government supports saving by running a deficit.
• False
• True
• 2. When a sovereign government issues debt it has no impact on the overall holdings of assets held by the non-government sector.
• False
• True
• 3. When 10-year government bond yields rise you now that bond markets are demanding increased risk coverage for these assets.
• False
• True

Quiz #633 answers

• 1. When there is an external deficit, the private sector can reduce its overall indebtedness as long as the government supports saving by running a deficit.

Answer: False

• 2. When a sovereign government issues debt it has no impact on the overall holdings of assets held by the non-government sector.

Answer: True

• 3. When 10-year government bond yields rise you now that bond markets are demanding increased risk coverage for these assets.

Answer: False