The Net Debtor Status That the United States Achieved in Its

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The net debtor status that the United States achieved in its balance of international indebtedness by the mid-1980s reflected the continuous current account surplus that the United States attained in its balance-of-payments during the 1970s.

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Definitions:

Pouting Infants

Young children exhibiting a displeased or sullen expression, often as a response to dissatisfaction or a method to gain attention.

Ontogenetic Adaptation

A trait or behavior that has evolved because it contributes to survival and normal development; in one view, infant emotions are ontogenetic adaptations.

Harriet Oster

A researcher known for her work in developmental psychology, particularly in the area of emotional expression in infants.

Normally Responsive Manner

A typical or expected way of responding or reacting to stimuli or interactions in a healthy and functional manner.