Which one of the statements below is FALSE: a. According to the national income accounts identity, net capital outflow must equal the trade surplus. O b. Net capital outflow is the excess of domestic saving over domestic investment. O c. The trade surplus and net capital outflow must both equal zero. O d. According to the national income accounts identity, net capital outflow must equal net exports.

Which one of the statements below is FALSE: a. According to the national income accounts identity, net capital outflow must equal the trade surplus. O b. Net capital outflow is the excess of domestic saving over domestic investment. O c. The trade surplus and net capital outflow must both equal zero. O d. According to the national income accounts identity, net capital outflow must equal net exports.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter20: Economic Growth In The Global Economy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P

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