Suppose a country exports $60 million worth of goods and services, while it imports $50 million worth of goods and services. This country has a trade deficit and negative capital inflow. has a trade deficit and a postive capital inflow. has a trade surplus and negative capital inflow. has a trade surplus and a positive capital inflow.

Suppose a country exports $60 million worth of goods and services, while it imports $50 million worth of goods and services. This country has a trade deficit and negative capital inflow. has a trade deficit and a postive capital inflow. has a trade surplus and negative capital inflow. has a trade surplus and a positive capital inflow.

Economics:

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Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter4: The Aggregate Economy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5E

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