US Imports of Goods and Services Amounted to _____ in 2016

question 36

Multiple Choice

U.S. imports of goods and services amounted to _____ in 2016, or _____ of GDP.

• A) $2.0 trillion; 12 percent
• B) $2.0 trillion; 6 percent
• C) $1.0 trillion; 12 percent
• D) $1.0 trillion; 6 percent
• E) $2.7 trillion; 15 percent

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Definitions:

FX Reserves

Short for foreign exchange reserves; assets held on reserve by a central bank in foreign currencies, used to back liabilities on their own issued currency as well as to influence monetary policy.

Economic Fortune

The state of prosperity or success, especially as determined by economic variables such as income, employment, and market position.

Exchange-rate System

The method by which a country manages its currency in relation to other currencies and determines its exchange rate.

Flexible System

An adaptable framework or methodology that can adjust to changes in environment or operation, often seen in production, management, or scheduling.