During most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s the U.S. has had a ________ current account balance and a ________ capital and financial account balance.
A) positive; positive
B) positive; negative
C) negative; positive
D) negative; negative

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During most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, the U.S. experienced a negative current account balance due to importing more goods and services than it exported. Concurrently, it had a positive capital and financial account balance, reflecting net inbound investments, as foreign entities invested in U.S. assets.

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