An Increase in the Trade Surplus of a Small Open

question 117

Multiple Choice

An increase in the trade surplus of a small open economy could be the result of:

• A) a domestic tax cut.
• B) an increase in government spending.
• C) an increase in the world interest rate.
• D) the implementation of an investment tax-credit provision.

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