Which One of the Following, Other Things Equal, Will Directly

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following, other things equal, will directly alter the U.S. balance of trade?

• A) an increase in the balance on capital account
• B) a decrease in U.S. goods exports
• C) an increase in net transfers
• D) a decrease in U.S. purchases of assets abroad

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