In the context of international macroeconomics, the 'Twin Deficits' hypothesis links: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of international macroeconomics, the 'Twin Deficits' hypothesis links:
A. Only the revenue deficit and the primary deficit
B. Only the trade deficit and the capital-account surplus
C. The fiscal deficit and the current-account deficit
D. Only domestic saving and investment
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The twin-deficits hypothesis posits a positive relationship between the government budget deficit and the current-account deficit, arising from the national accounting identity linking private saving, investment and the twin deficits.

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