In a Small Open Economy, If Exports Equal $5 Billion

question 62

Multiple Choice

In a small open economy, if exports equal $5 billion and imports equal $7 billion, then there is a trade ______ and ______ net capital outflow.

• A) deficit; negative
• B) surplus; negative
• C) deficit; positive
• D) surplus; positive

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Distributing the cost of a physical asset methodically over the time it is useful.

Direct Labor

The labor or workforce directly involved in the production of goods or providing services, considered a variable cost in manufacturing.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs incurred during the production of goods, such as utilities, depreciation, and salaries of maintenance employees.

Direct Materials

Basic substances used in the direct creation of particular products or services.