Which of the Following Would Decrease the Size of the Deficit

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would decrease the size of the deficit in the current account of Australia?

• A) An increase in imports
• B) A decrease in exports
• C) A decrease in the amount of income Australian companies pay to foreigners who own investments in Australia
• D) An increase in the amount of money the Australian government sends in foreign aid to other countries

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Definitions:

Atlas

The first cervical vertebra of the spine, supporting the skull and allowing the head to nod and rotate.

Anterior Part

The front aspect or part of something, often referred to in the context of the body.

Vertebra

A bone in the spine that forms part of the vertebral column.

Vertebral Arch

The posterior part of a vertebra that encircles the spinal canal, composed of pedicles and laminae.