In a Small Open Economy, If Exports Equal $20 Billion

question 91

Multiple Choice

In a small open economy, if exports equal $20 billion, imports equal $30 billion, and domestic national saving equals $25 billion, then net capital outflow equals:

• A) -$25 billion.
• B) -$10 billion.
• C) $10 billion.
• D) $25 billion.

Understand the significance of capital in economics and differentiate between types of goods.

Recognize that wants can be satisfied temporarily, but new desires emerge, reflecting the ongoing nature of scarcity.

Grasp the basic ingredients and outcomes of economic decisions, including choice and competitive behavior.

Understand the mechanisms of rationing in an economy and the role of price as a rationing criterion.

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