The US Balance of Payments Status May Improve When

question 82

Multiple Choice

The U.S. balance of payments status may improve when

• A) the inflation rate increases in the United States relative to other countries.
• B) political instability in other countries increases.
• C) the world demand for U.S. products falls.
• D) the American government increases its spending on foreign aid.

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