Question

Which of the following statement best describes the difference between a trade surplus and a trade deficit?. A. A trade surplus is when a country exports more than it imports, while a trade deficit happens when imports exceed exports. B. A trade surplus is when a country imports more than it exports, while a trade deficit happens when exports exceed imports. C. A trade surplus is when a country produces more than it consumes, while a trade deficit happens when consumption exceeds production. D. A trade deficit is when a country loses money on products it makes, while a trade surplus happens when production leads to profits.

Answer 1

A. A trade surplus is when a country exports more than it imports, while a trade deficit happens when imports exceed exports.