๐Ÿ“ˆ CFA Exam Prep

Trade deficits occur when:

A Exports exceed imports
B Imports exceed exports
C Trade is balanced
D GDP is negative

โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

A trade deficit (negative trade balance) occurs when the value of imports exceeds exports.

๐Ÿ’ก Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Trade deficits occur when:" is Option B: Imports exceed exports.

The other options โ€” A) Exports exceed imports, C) Trade is balanced, D) GDP is negative โ€” are incorrect for this CFA Exam Prep question. As explained above: A trade deficit (negative trade balance) occurs when the value of imports exceeds exports.

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