Over the Last Two Decades the Surplus on U

question 20

Multiple Choice

Over the last two decades the surplus on U.S. services trade has typically been ________ the deficit on U.S. goods trade.

• A) greater than
• B) equal to
• C) less than
• D) The relationship is constantly shifting from greater than to less than.

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A statement asserting something to be true, which can be factual or a belief, often used in the context of legal disputes or arguments.

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