In the Two-Period SOE Model, If the Current Account Surplus

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the two-period SOE model, if the current account surplus is initially positive and the real interest rate decreases, then

• A) the current account deficit may rise or fall.
• B) the current account surplus must rise.
• C) the current account deficit must rise.
• D) the current account surplus must fall.
• E) the current account deficit must fall.

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