Which of the Following Will Probably Not Result in an Increase

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will probably not result in an increase in a country's current account balance (assuming everything else remains constant) ?

• A) a decrease in the country's rate of inflation
• B) a decrease in the country's national income level
• C) an increase in government restrictions in the form of tariffs or quotas
• D) an appreciation of the country's currency
• E) All of these will result in an increased current account balance.

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