Which of the Following Is True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) The U.S. current account deficit is a financial obligation of the federal government.
• B) A nation cannot run a current account deficit over a long period.
• C) A country with relatively poor (compared with other countries) domestic investment opportunities and a high saving rate will tend to run a current account deficit.
• D) A country with highly attractive (compared with other countries) domestic investment opportunities and a low saving rate will tend to run a current account deficit.

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Definitions:

Supply Chains

Networks that encompass the production, handling, and distribution of goods or services, from suppliers to the final consumer, ensuring that products are available where and when needed.

Distribution Network

The interconnected group of storage facilities and transportation systems through which a product moves from producers to end consumers.

Manufacturer Storage

Warehouse or storage facilities used by manufacturers for keeping raw materials, work-in-process or finished goods before distribution.

Transportaton Cost

Expenses incurred in the process of moving goods from one location to another, including fuel, labor, and vehicle maintenance or rental.