If US Net Exports Are Negative, Then Net Capital Outflow Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

If U.S. net exports are negative, then net capital outflow is

• A)positive, so foreign assets bought by Americans are greater than American assets bought by foreigners.
• B)positive, so American assets bought by foreigners are greater than foreign assets bought by Americans.
• C)negative, so foreign assets bought by Americans are greater than American assets bought by foreigners.
• D)negative, so American assets bought by foreigners are greater than foreign assets bought by Americans.

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