If the Merchandise Trade Balance Is -$15, Net International Transfer

question 231

Multiple Choice

If the merchandise trade balance is -$15, net international transfer payments and net international factor income are $4, the balance of payments on goods and services is -$25, and the balance of payments on the financial account is $18, then the statistical discrepancy in the financial account is:

• A) $15.
• B) $3.
• C) -$3.
• D) -$1.

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