During the expansionary phase of the business cycle, how are aggregate demand, unemployment and inflation likely to move, and in which direction will the balance of payments current account tend to shift?
Correct answer B. Rises; falls; rises; deficit
Explanation
In an upswing spending grows, firms hire more workers and price pressure builds. Rising incomes also pull in more imports, so the current account tends to move towards deficit.
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