Net Exports Is a Negative Number Whenever

question 124

Multiple Choice

Net exports is a negative number whenever

• A)a nation's exports of goods and services exceed its imports.
• B)a nation's imports of goods and services exceed its exports.
• C)the nation's gross investment is on the decline.
• D)the nation's gross savings rate is on the decline.

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Definitions:

Firm's Production

Refers to the total output of goods and services produced by a business within a certain period of time.

Inverse Demand

A representation of demand that expresses price as a function of quantity demanded, contrary to the usual demand function which expresses quantity demanded as a function of price.

Cournot Duopolists

Two firms in a market who decide on their production quantity independently and simultaneously to maximize profits, under the assumption of no further entry by other firms.

Total Cost

The complete cost of production, including fixed and variable expenses incurred in the creation of a product or service.