In 2009, approximately what percentage of the U.S. national debt was owed to foreigners? a. About 2.5 percent. b. About 30 percent. c. About 20 percent. d. About 60 percent.

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Mohammed Naji · Answer 1 · 2024-06-13T09:29:50+0000

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2.5 percent is the closest.

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According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the federal debt held by foreign and international investors was $3.31 trillion in 2009. According to Wikipedia, the total debt owed by U.S. households, businesses, and governments was $50.7 trillion in 2009. Therefore, approximately 6.5% of the U.S. national debt was owed to foreigners in 2009.

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