Question

In 2010 the United States posted a current account deficit of -$471 billion. The bulk of the negative value came from: A. a goods trade deficit. B. a net transfer deficit. C. an income balance deficit. D. an income trade deficit.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. a goods trade deficit

Explanation:

The current account represent the trade balance (export less import) plus

the net income (person receiving interest, rent or wages from aboard less person and companies paying foreingers) and

the direct payment. ( remittances from wroker to US)

As the US is one of the most open-economies in the world the mayority of this deficit comes from import of good and services from aboard.

Another factor, is that US company invest around the world thus, the net income should be positive.

And becuase the US economy is strong as opposite of Mexico or other Latin America countries, the average US employee abroard will not send their wages to support his family.

Thus, we should ensure the deficit comes from a negative trade deficit.