If Japan's Total Exports Are $12 Billion and Total Imports

question 129

Multiple Choice

If Japan's total exports are $12 billion and total imports are $4 billion, then this is called

• A) a trade deficit.
• B) a positive balance of trade.
• C) an absolute advantage.
• D) a negative balance of payments.
• E) negative capital mobility.

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