Which of the Following Has Contributed to Large U

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has contributed to large U.S. trade deficits in recent years?

• A) China fixing its exchange rate
• B) rapid decreases in the price of oil that have triggered dramatic increases in oil imports
• C) a rising U.S. saving rate
• D) All of these have contributed.

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