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O-LevelEconomicsInternational trade and globalisation2281/11 · May/June 2013 · Q381 Mark

A country experienced a deficit on its trade in goods, income and current transfers. Overall, it had a surplus on the current account of its balance of payments. What must this mean?

AIt had a floating exchange rate.
BIt had a surplus on its trade in services.
CIt had a surplus on the government's budget.
DIt was a developing country.

✓ Correct answer

B: It had a surplus on its trade in services.

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International trade and globalisation, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 38.

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