Which of the Following Will Not Cause an Increase in U.S.gross

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not cause an increase in U.S.gross exports?

• A)An increase in foreign business investment.
• B)An increase in foreign wealth.
• C)An increase in foreign consumer income.
• D)A decrease in U.S.imports.

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Definitions:

Cost

The amount of money required to purchase or produce something, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Appropriated Retained Earnings

Appropriated retained earnings are portions of retained earnings that are set aside for specific purposes, such as future projects or debt repayment.

Retained Earnings

Retained Earnings represent a company's accumulated net income that is reinvested into the business or used to pay down debt, rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Dividends

Dividends are payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.