$\begin{array} { l } C = 40 + 0.8 Y \\I _ { g } = 40 \\X = 20 \\M = 30\end{array}$

question 75

Multiple Choice

$\begin{array} { l } C = 40 + 0.8 Y \\I _ { g } = 40 \\X = 20 \\M = 30\end{array}$
(Advanced analysis) The equations give information for a private open economy. The letters $Y , C , I _ { g } , X$ , and $M$ stand for GDP, consumption, gross investment, exports, and imports, respectively. Figures are in billions of dollars. This nation is experiencing

• A) a trade surplus.
• B) balance in its international trade.
• C) a trade de?cit.
• D) unemployment.

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