A Main Reason Why the U

question 49

Multiple Choice

A main reason why the U.S.trade deficit grew so large from 1997 to 2000 was that

• A)Congress removed all tariffs and trade restrictions on imports.
• B)NAFTA was introduced and Mexican exports flooded the United States.
• C)the international value of the dollar fell during the 1990s, which encouraged U.S.exports.
• D)the international value of the dollar rose in the last half of the 1990s, which encouraged U.S.imports and damaged U.S.exports.

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Definitions:

Situationist

Pertaining to the theory that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by personal traits.

Personal Style

An individual's unique expression of themselves through their choices in clothing, communication, behavior, and preferences.

Situationism

The theory that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by personal traits or motivations.

Relative Consistency

The degree to which an individual's behavior remains stable in different contexts over time.