The Trade Deficit Has Had the Effect of

question 171

Multiple Choice

The trade deficit has had the effect of

• A)decreasing the Federal budget deficit.
• B)increasing economic growth in less-developed nations.
• C)increasing direct foreign investment in the United States.
• D)decreasing protectionist pressure among U.S. businesses.

---

Definitions:

Interdependence

The mutual reliance between two or more groups or individuals, where each is dependent on the others for success or achievement of objectives.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child resulting from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, leading to physical and mental impairments.

Congenital Cardiac Defects

Heart defects that are present at birth, ranging from simple conditions that cause no problems to complex issues that require surgical intervention.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to cope with stress and adversity.