Which of the Following Would Increase the Current Account Balance

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase the current account balance of Canada?

• A)an increase in imports
• B)an increase in the amount of money Canadian government sends in foreign aid to other countries
• C)an increase in the balance of trade
• D)an increase in the amount of income Canadian companies pay out to foreigners who own investments in Canada
• E)an increase in Canada's stock of intellectual capital (patents)

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