Based on the table below, which of the following is likely to be true? a. From the first period to the second, the U.S. is using an increasing current account surplus to finance consumption. b. From the first period to the second, the U.S. is using an increasing financial account surplus to finance the larger budget deficit. c. From the first period to the second, public saving is increasing. d. From the first period to the second, the U.S. financial account deficit is increasing.

Based on the table below, which of the following is likely to be true? a. From the first period to the second, the U.S. is using an increasing current account surplus to finance consumption. b. From the first period to the second, the U.S. is using an increasing financial account surplus to finance the larger budget deficit. c. From the first period to the second, public saving is increasing. d. From the first period to the second, the U.S. financial account deficit is increasing.

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Chapter32: Macroeconomic Policy Around The World

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