The U.S. trade deficits of the 1980s and 1990s may represent a problem because they will require   a. lower consumption in the future in order to finance increased investment.   b. higher consumption in the future in order to increase imports.   c. higher budget deficits in the future in order to increase the trade surplus.   d. lower consumption in the future in order to repay interest and principal to foreigners.

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  1. The U.S. trade deficits of the 1980s and 1990s may represent a problem because they will require
      a.
    lower consumption in the future in order to finance increased investment.
      b.
    higher consumption in the future in order to increase imports.
      c.
    higher budget deficits in the future in order to increase the trade surplus.
      d.
    lower consumption in the future in order to repay interest and principal to foreigners.
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