Understanding US Debt Holders

Understanding US Debt Holders

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country was the largest foreign holder of US debt in 2014?

Belgium

United Kingdom

Japan

China

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for China's reduction in US Treasury holdings?

Political tensions with the US

Strengthening of the Chinese yuan

Increased US interest rates

Economic recession in China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Brexit and the Ukraine war affect the UK's economy in relation to US debt?

Increased GDP growth

Decreased inflation

Outpaced wage growth

Slower return to pre-pandemic GDP levels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected financial move did Belgium make in 2014?

Became the largest holder of US debt

Doubled its US Treasury holdings

Sold all its US Treasury holdings

Invested in Japanese bonds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Luxembourg considered a major financial center?

Reputation as a tax haven

High population

Low GDP per capita

Large manufacturing industry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant characteristic of the Cayman Islands' economy?

High income tax

Manufacturing hub

Large population

Majority of world's hedge funds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in 2023 affected Switzerland's economy?

Rise in tourism

Increase in chocolate exports

Discovery of new gold reserves

Collapse of Credit Suisse

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