Net exports for the United States
A) are always positive numbers.
B) may be negative.
C) are a result of decreasing investment in the manufacturing industries.
D) are a result of decreasing domestic consumption.

Question

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Net exports refer to the difference between exports and imports. If imports are greater than exports, the net exports value will be negative. Therefore, option B is correct in stating that net exports may be negative. Option A is incorrect because net exports may be negative. Options C and D are also incorrect because net exports are not necessarily a result of decreasing investment in the manufacturing industries or decreasing domestic consumption.

Net Exports for the United States