Negative Current Account Balances Are Usually Associated with

question 20

Multiple Choice

Negative current account balances are usually associated with

• A)a shrinking of the international investment position.
• B)an improvement of the international investment position.
• C)a decrease in external debt.
• D)an increase in external debt.

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