If the Value of a Nation's Merchandise Imports Exceeds Merchandise

question 82

Multiple Choice

If the value of a nation's merchandise imports exceeds merchandise exports, the nation is running a

• A) balance of payments deficit.
• B) balance of payments surplus.
• C) merchandise trade deficit.
• D) merchandise trade surplus.

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