Comparing the U.S. economy today to that of 1950, one finds that today, as a percentage of GDP,

Aexports and imports are both higher.
Bexports and imports are both lower.
Cexports are higher, and imports are lower.
Dexports are lower, and imports are higher.

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The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "d. exports are lower, and imports are higher." Comparing the U.S. economy today to that of 1950, one finds that today, as a percentage of GDP, exports are lower, and imports are higher.

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Comparing the US economcy today to that of 1950s, one finds that today as a percenage of GDP, both imports and exports are higher - a.

The main reason for this is the fact that the world has become a very intertwined enterprise where everyone is trading with each other. This enables for more trade to happen for everyone.