A Country Runs a Deficit in Its Current Account If

question 116

Multiple Choice

A country runs a deficit in its current account if:

• A)it consumes less goods and services compared to what it produces.
• B)the interest and dividends earned by its residents on foreign assets exceed the interest and dividends earned by foreigners who invest in domestic assets.
• C)it follows the double-entry bookkeeping requirement that total debits must equal total credits.
• D)foreign currency received from exports and transfers exceeds the foreign exchange needed to pay for imports and to make unilateral transfers.
• E)foreign currency received from exports and transfers is less than the foreign exchange needed to pay for imports and to make unilateral transfers.

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Definitions:

Revenue

The income that a business earns from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers.

Income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

Goods

Physical items that are produced for sale or use, ranging from commodities and raw materials to finished products.

Brokers

Individuals or entities that act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers in various transactions, often in markets such as real estate, stocks, or insurance.