PRC-3 · Chapter 20 · Question 11 of 30
If a country imports Rs. 50 billion worth of physical goods but only exports Rs. 30 billion worth of physical goods, it is experiencing a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Trade deficit (deficit on the balance of trade in goods)
Explanation
A trade deficit occurs when the value of a nation's imported physical goods exceeds the value of its exported physical goods.
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