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The Modern Global Economy — Unit test

Question 9 • Contemporary Issues

In which situation does a trade deficit occur?

Answer
A
when a country focuses on a specific good
B
when a country imports more than it exports
C
when foreign resources are used instead of domestic resources
D
when economic activity happens without government involvement

Explanation

A trade deficit occurs when a country’s spending on imports is greater than its earnings from exports. For example, if it imports $10 billion in goods and exports $8 billion, it has a $2 billion trade deficit. So the correct choice is “when a country imports more than it exports.”

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