If a Country Had a Trade Surplus of $50 Billion

question 177

Multiple Choice

If a country had a trade surplus of $50 billion and then its exports rose by $30 billion and its imports rose by $20 billion,its net exports would now be

• A)$0 billion.
• B)$20 billion.
• C)$40 billion.
• D)$60 billion.

Understand the concepts of first-mover advantage and sequential-move games.

Recognize the role and strategies of tit-for-tat in repeated games.

Analyze the impact of external consultants in negotiation processes.

Understand the strategic implications of centralized versus decentralized purchasing decisions.

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