PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 11, Problem 5P
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To determine
Determine whether the given statement indicates a trade surplus or
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To determine
Determine whether the given statement indicates the trade surplus or trade deficit and capital outflow or capital inflow.
(c)
To determine
Determine whether the given statement indicates the trade surplus or trade deficit and capital outflow or capital inflow.
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