If a Nation's Balance on Current Account Is a Negative

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a nation's balance on current account is a negative $20 billion, while its balance on capital account is a positive $16.5 billion, we can conclude with certainty that this nation is experiencing:

• A)a merchandise trade deficit.
• B)a merchandise trade surplus.
• C)a reduction in its stock of foreign currency.
• D)a balance of payments surplus.

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