During most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s the United States has had a ________ current account balance and a ________ capital and financial account balance.

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During these decades, the United States typically had a negative current account balance, indicating it imported more goods, services, and transfers than it exported. Conversely, it had a positive capital and financial account balance, reflecting net inbound investment, meaning more foreign investment in the U.S. than American investment abroad.

During Most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s the United