Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the U.S.balance of payments in 2008 is true?
A) In the third quarter of 2008, the services account recorded a deficit of $25 million.
B) In the third quarter of 2008, the current account showed a surplus of $174, 091 million.
C) In the third quarter of 2008, the merchandise account in the U.S.balance of payments showed a surplus of $171, 157 million.
D) In the third quarter of 2008, the merchandise account in the U.S.balance of payments showed a deficit of $171, 157 million.
E) In the third quarter of 2008, the services account recorded a deficit of $38, 175 million.
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