Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for an Open

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct for an open economy with a trade surplus?

• A)The trade surplus cannot last for very many years.
• B)The trade surplus must be offset by negative net capital outflow.
• C)The trade surplus implies that the country's national saving is greater than domestic investment.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal periodic amounts.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, making it the simplest form of depreciation.

Residual Value

The projected worth of an asset upon reaching the conclusion of its operational lifespan.

Impaired Goodwill

A situation where the value of goodwill on the balance sheet exceeds its fair value, indicating that it has lost some or all of its value.