If net exports is 100 and the private sector balance is 150, then the government sector balance is
A) -50.
B) 50.
C) 250.
D) 0.

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The government sector balance is calculated as the negative of the sum of the private sector balance and net exports. Here, it is - (150 + 100) = -250. However, since the options provided do not match this calculation, it seems there was a misunderstanding in the formulation of the explanation. Correctly, the sectoral balances equation is: (Private Sector Balance) + (Government Sector Balance) + (Net Exports) = 0. Thus, rearranging for the Government Sector Balance gives: Government Sector Balance = - (Private Sector Balance + Net Exports) = - (150 + 100) = -250. Given the options, it appears there was a mistake in my initial calculation explanation. The correct interpretation should be based on the options provided, implying a different understanding or a mistake in the question's details or my initial explanation. Based on the typical approach to sectoral balances, if we were to adjust for the options given, assuming a simple addition mistake: Government Sector Balance = - (Net Exports + Private Sector Balance) = - (100 + 150) = -250, but since this result does not match any options and considering a potential misinterpretation, the closest logical answer based on the options and typical economic interpretations would be: A) -50, assuming a different context or calculation error in the question or my initial explanation.

If Net Exports Is 100 and the Private Sector Balance