If the Balance on the Current Account in the United

question 263

Multiple Choice

If the balance on the current account in the United States is $750 billion,which of the following is most likely to be true?

• A)The balance on the financial account is negative.
• B)The trade balance is negative.
• C)Net foreign investment is negative.
• D)The balance on the capital account is positive.

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Definitions:

Layoff Cost

The expenses incurred by a company when reducing its workforce, including severance pay, benefits continuation, and potential legal costs.

Hiring And Training Cost

(new definition) Reflects the financial outlays involved in attracting, selecting, and enhancing the skills of employees to fulfill organizational roles.

Labor Hours

The total number of work hours contributed by employees in a given period, often used as a measure of production, efficiency, and labor cost.

Inventory Holding Cost

The total cost associated with storing unsold goods, including storage, insurance, taxes, depreciation, and opportunity costs.