Suppose the Majority of the Shares of British Airways Stock

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose the majority of the shares of British Airways stock were sold to a firm in the United States.Assuming all else remains constant,this will

• A)decrease the balance of the U.S.financial account.
• B)decrease foreign direct investment in the United States.
• C)decrease the balance of the U.S.current account.
• D)increase net portfolio investment in the United States.
• E)create a capital inflow in the United States.

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