The Net Decline in a Country's Stock of International Reserves

question 10

Multiple Choice

The net decline in a country's stock of international reserves over a year is called a(n) :

• A)balance-of-payments deficit.
• B)balance-of-payments surplus.
• C)trade deficit.
• D)trade surplus.

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