What does the term 'National debt' or 'public debt' refer to?

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The government borrowing money from its citizensThe government obtaining loans from foreign nationsThe government securing funds from international organizationsAll of the above sources combined

Explanation

National debt or public debt includes all borrowings by the government, whether from its own population, foreign governments, or international institutions. Therefore, it encompasses all these sources.

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What does the term 'National debt' or 'public debt' refer to?

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