Which of the following would increase the current account balance of the United States? O an increase in the amount of money the U.S. government sends in foreign aid to other countries O an increase in imports an increase in the amount of income U.S. companies pay out to foreigners who own investments in the United States. an increase in net exports

Which of the following would increase the current account balance of the United States? O an increase in the amount of money the U.S. government sends in foreign aid to other countries O an increase in imports an increase in the amount of income U.S. companies pay out to foreigners who own investments in the United States. an increase in net exports

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Chapter29: International Finance

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