Which of the Following Ratios Is Used to Measure a Country's

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ratios is used to measure a country's openness to international trade?

• A) the ratio of its exports to its GDP
• B) the ratio of its imports to its GDP
• C) the ratio of its trade balance (exports minus imports) to its GDP
• D) the ratio of its exports plus imports to its GDP

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