Suppose That Imports and Exports in an Industry Are $100

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose that imports and exports in an industry are $100 million and $200 million, respectively. Will the index of intra-industry trade for this industry rise, fall, or remain unchanged if exports fall to $100 million?

• A) It will rise.
• B) It will fall.
• C) It will remain unchanged.
• D) There is not enough information to determine how the index will change.

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Definitions:

Sole Proprietorship

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Controller

A senior financial officer responsible for overseeing an organization's daily accounting operations.

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