In 2006,the United States Had

question 28

Multiple Choice

In 2006,the United States had

• A) a surplus in the current account.
• B) a balance in the current account.
• C) a deficit in the current account.
• D) From 2006 data, it is too difficult to determine whether a surplus or a deficit existed in the current account.
• E) a positive balance of net financial flows.

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