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Under which of the following circumstances would it most likely be beneficial for a government to be a large borrower of foreign capital ?
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Never, as there is no economic benefit to a country from running |
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If the inflow of Capital is absorbed/offset by greater government borrowing. |
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When borrowing larger amounts is based on unconventional/heterodox economic viewpoints. |
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When those funds are invested in sectors that sustain |
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None of the Above |
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