Between 1960 and 2013, the U

question 102

Multiple Choice

Between 1960 and 2013, the U.S. share of world exports of goods and services:

• A) has increased from 9.7% to 38.3%.
• B) has decreased from more than 20% to 9.7%.
• C) has slipped to second place, behind only Japan.
• D) although in decline, has remained in first place with China a close second.

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