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In a small open economy, if exports equal $12 billion and imports equal $18 billion, then there is a trade____and _____ net capital outflow.A.deficit; positive.B.deficit; negative.C.surplus; positive.D.surplus; negative.

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In a small open economy, if exports equal 12billionandimportsequal12 billion and imports equal 18 billion, then there is a trade____and _____ net capital outflow.A.deficit; positive.B.deficit; negative.C.surplus; positive.D.surplus; negative.

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The correct answer is A. Deficit; positive.

Here's why:

Step 1: Determine the trade balance. The trade balance is calculated as exports minus imports. In this case, that's 12billion12 billion - 18 billion = -$6 billion. A negative trade balance indicates a trade deficit.

Step 2: Determine the net capital outflow. In a small open economy, a trade deficit must be financed by borrowing from other countries. This borrowing is reflected as a net capital outflow. Since the country is borrowing (i.e., money is flowing out), the net capital outflow is positive.

So, the answer is A. Deficit; positive.

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