In order to reduce its current-account deficit, the United States would NOT do which of the following? a . raise national product relative to national spending b. decrease savings relative to domestic investment c . increase savings relative to domestic investment d . reduce the federal budget deficit

In order to reduce its current-account deficit, the United States would NOT do which of the following? a . raise national product relative to national spending b. decrease savings relative to domestic investment c . increase savings relative to domestic investment d . reduce the federal budget deficit

International Financial Management

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Chapter6: Government Influence On Exchange Rates

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