The Net Increase in a Country's Stock of International Reserves

question 4

Multiple Choice

The net increase in a country's stock of international reserves over a year is called a(n)

• A) balance-of-payments deficit.
• B) balance-of-payments surplus.
• C) trade deficit.
• D) trade surplus.
• E) reserve requirement excess.

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Definitions:

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