An improvement in a country's balance of payments means a decrease in its balance of payments deficit, or an increase in its surplus. In fact we know that a surplus in a balance of payments is always harmful. is usually beneficial. is always beneficial. is sometimes harmful. is never harmful. I DON'T KNOW YET
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