Canada's Balance of Payments Is Sometimes Incorrectly Said to Be

question 102

Multiple Choice

Canada's balance of payments is sometimes incorrectly said to be "in surplus" . The reason this must be incorrect is that

• A)Canada's balance of payments has been in deficit for almost all of its history.
• B)like any other country in the world, Canada's balance of payments is always perfectly balanced.
• C)the Canadian government has long been committed to avoiding balance of payments surpluses.
• D)unlike most countries, Canada's balance of payments is almost always balanced.
• E)it is not possible for capital flows to be in a surplus situation.

Comprehend the influence of interest rates on investment decisions.

Understand the role of inflation and price levels in the money market dynamics.

Recognize the short-term and long-term effects of changes in the money supply.

Evaluate the consequences of recession on the money market and monetary policy responses.

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