If the Current Account Balance Is Negative, Net Interest Is

question 158

Multiple Choice

If the current account balance is negative, net interest is $100 billion and net transfer is -$100 billion, then

• A) imports exceed exports.
• B) exports exceed imports.
• C) real GDP exceeds potential GDP.
• D) the official settlements account must be positive.
• E) the official settlements account must be negative.

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