Other Things Remaining Constant, Higher Trade Deficits in the United

question 160

Multiple Choice

Other things remaining constant, higher trade deficits in the United States will lead to _____

• A) an increase in U.S. citizens buying foreign securities.
• B) an increase in domestic savings in the United States.
• C) a decrease in the demand for U.S. dollars.
• D) an increase in funds from abroad.
• E) an increase in the standard of living of the U.S. residents.

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