In Recent Decades,the United States

question 66

Multiple Choice

In recent decades,the United States

• A) was essentially a closed economy.
• B) was generally a net borrower of foreign funds.
• C) was generally a net lender abroad.
• D) experienced a net outflow of savings.

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