Which of the Following Would Be a Debit in the U.S

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a debit in the U.S. balance of payments?

• A) the purchase of air service from a U.S. airline by a Japanese traveler
• B) the purchase of a German car by an American
• C) a short-term loan to a Japanese manufacturer by a U.S. bank
• D) the purchase of U.S. grain by a Japanese firm

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Definitions:

Appraisal Rights

Legal rights that allow shareholders to demand an independent evaluation of their shares' value, typically in the context of a corporate action like a merger.

Dissenting Shareholders

Shareholders who do not agree with certain corporate actions, such as mergers or acquisitions, and may have rights to receive payment for their shares.

Dissolution

The process of formally dissolving a legal entity, such as a corporation or partnership, and ceasing its operations.

Outstanding Debts

Financial obligations or amounts owed by a person or entity that are yet to be paid.