A nation that imports more goods and services than it exports is necessarily realizing an international balance of payments deficit.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  A nation can import more goods and services than it exports and still not have a balance of payments deficit because the balance of payments also includes other transactions like income from abroad and financial transfers, which can offset the trade deficit.

A nation that imports more goods and services than it exports is necessarily realizing an international balance of payments deficit.

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