Consider a country's balance of payments.Other things being equal,an increase in the current account deficit could be due to

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An increase in the current account deficit means that the country is importing more than it is exporting, leading to a net outflow of funds. Decreasing private savings means that there is less domestic investment and more consumption, resulting in an increase in imports and a larger current account deficit. The other options listed would either have no effect or would result in a decrease in the current account deficit.

Consider a Country's Balance of Payments