Trade Surplus Is

question 164

Multiple Choice

Trade surplus is

• A) the sum of a nation's total exports and total imports.
• B) the difference between a nation's total exports and total imports.
• C) when a nation exports more than it imports.
• D) when a nation imports more than it exports.
• E) when a nation no longer feels it has the need for trade partners.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security representing ownership in a corporation.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a corporation's stock that are currently owned by all shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares.

Common Stock

Equity shares issued by a company giving shareholders voting rights and a residual claim on corporate earnings and assets.

Par Value

Par value is the nominal or face value of a stock or bond as stated by the issuer, which might not reflect its market value.