If the value of goods and services that Australia purchases from the United States are less than the value of goods and services that the United States purchases from Australia, then the United States has a. positive net exports with Australia and a trade surplus with Australia. b. positive net exports with Australia and a trade deficit with Australia. c. negative net exports with Australia and a trade surplus with Australia. ar negative net exports with Australia and a trade deficit with Australia.

If the value of goods and services that Australia purchases from the United States are less than the value of goods and services that the United States purchases from Australia, then the United States has a. positive net exports with Australia and a trade surplus with Australia. b. positive net exports with Australia and a trade deficit with Australia. c. negative net exports with Australia and a trade surplus with Australia. ar negative net exports with Australia and a trade deficit with Australia.

Economics:

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Author:BOYES, William

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Chapter4: The Aggregate Economy

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