If the exports are $1.5 trillion, imports are $2 trillion, short-term investment to and from the U.S. exactly balances, and taxes and private payments to and from the U.S. also exactly balance, the capital account balance is a
A. deficit of $3.5 trillion.
B. surplus of $3.5 trillion.
C. surplus of $.5 trillion.
D. deficit of $.5 trillion.
Answer: C
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