Which of the following is an example of a country that had trade deficits during much of the 1970s, but also had high rates of investment in physical plant and equipment, and its economy grew rapidly. From the mid-1980s into the mid-1990s, this country often had trade surpluses—that is, it was repaying its past borrowing by sending capital abroad.

a. Japan
b. Mexico
c. Russia
d. South Korea


d. South Korea

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A) set its price above marginal cost. B) set its price above marginal revenue. C) adjust the size of its fixed inputs. D) operate even though it is incurring an economic loss.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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