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Chapter 19: Problem 1

The net exports line can be a. positive. b. negative. c. zero. d. any of the above.

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d. any of the above.

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A. Positive Net Exports

If a country has more exports than imports, the net exports line will be positive. Mathematically, \(Exports > Imports\) means that \(NX> 0\). This indicates a trade surplus.
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B. Negative Net Exports

If a country has more imports than exports, the net exports line will be negative. Mathematically, \(Exports < Imports\) means that \(NX < 0\). This indicates a trade deficit.
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C. Zero Net Exports

If a country's exports and imports are equal, the net exports line will be zero. Mathematically, \(Exports = Imports\) means that \(NX = 0\). This indicates a balanced trade.
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D. Any of the above

As we have seen in the previous steps, net exports can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on a country's exports and imports. Therefore, the net exports line can be any of the above. Hence, the correct answer is: d. any of the above.

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