Which statement best interprets the trend in the national debt since 2004?

Question

A. The national debt has been steadily increasing each year since 2004.
B. The national debt increased from 2007 to 2009 and has been steady since 2009.
C. The national debt has been steady or slowly decreasing each year since 2004.
D. The national debt has increased from 2007 to 2009 and from 2015 to 2019.

Answer 1

The best statement that interprets the trend in the national debt since 2004 is:

A. The national debt has been steadily increasing each year since 2004.

This option reflects the general trend of increasing national debt over the years, particularly following the 2007-2009 financial crisis and beyond.