Which of the Following Is True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) In recent decades, the volume of U.S. international trade has been increasing as a share of the economy.
• B) As transportation costs decline, the volume of international trade will also tend to decline.
• C) Most international trade is between the governments of different nations.
• D) If one party to an international exchange gains, the other party must lose a similar amount.

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Definitions:

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically including bonds, notes, and bills.

Equity Securities

Financial instruments representing ownership in a company, such as stocks.

Investment

The allocation of resources, such as time, money, or effort, in the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Dividend Yield

A metric indicating the proportion of a company's annual dividends in relation to its share price.