A trade deficit refers to an excess of: Multiple Choice imports of goods over exports of goods. exports of services over imports of services. total debits over total credits in the capital account. total payments over total revenues in the current account.
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A trade deficit occurs when a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports of goods and services. This means that the country is buying more from other countries than it is selling to them. Show more…
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