In 2012, the U.S. Balance of Payments Was

question 21

Multiple Choice

In 2012, the U.S. balance of payments was:

• A) running a major deficit.
• B) balanced by increased trade advantage.
• C) running a significant deficit.
• D) exactly equal to the balance of trade surplus.

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