Which of the Following Would Contribute, Directly or Indirectly, to a Deficit

question 214

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would contribute, directly or indirectly, to a deficit in the capital account of the U.S.balance of payments?

• A)A British citizen buys stock in Ford.
• B)A British citizen buys a bond from Ford.
• C)Interest rates fall in the United States relative to their level in the rest of the world.
• D)Australian publisher Rupert Murdoch buys The New York Times.
• E)Developing countries become more stable and so borrow less from U.S.banks.

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Definitions:

Ethical Action

Conduct or decisions made based on moral principles and values, typically reflecting what is considered right or acceptable behavior.

Corporate Governance

The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, focusing on balancing the interests of its various stakeholders.

Corporate Responsibility

The ethical and moral obligation of companies to consider the impacts of their activities on stakeholders and the environment.

Shareholder Theory

The belief that the primary responsibility of a corporation is to maximize the wealth of its shareholders.