A Countryʹs Balance of Payments Accounts Include All of the Following

question 417

Multiple Choice

A countryʹs balance of payments accounts include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) capital and financial account.
• B) official settlements account.
• C) military account.
• D) current account.

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Definitions:

Open Market Operations

are actions taken by central banks to buy or sell government securities in the open market to control the money supply and influence interest rates.

Federal Reserve Notes

The paper currency issued by the Federal Reserve System in the United States, serving as the nation's primary form of legal tender.

Checkable Deposits

Bank account balances that are readily available for withdrawal and can be used for making payments, such as in checking accounts.

U.S. Treasury Deposits

Funds held at the Federal Reserve that belong to the U.S. Treasury, often from revenues or borrowing, used for government spending.