When the United States Has a Current Account Deficit

question 226

Multiple Choice

When the United States has a current account deficit:

• A) it must buy bonds from foreign countries to balance the account.
• B) it must sell more exports to balance the account.
• C) it must reduce its net transfers to balance the account.
• D) it must be balanced with capital inflows from foreign countries.

Understand the concept and purpose of standard costs in business operations.

Calculate and interpret direct materials and labor variances, including price and quantity variances.

Differentiate between favorable and unfavorable cost variances and their implications on business performance.

Recognize the role of budget performance reports in managing organizational finances.

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