A Credit Item in the Balance of Payments Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

A credit item in the balance of payments is:

• A)an item for which the country must be paid.
• B)any loan given out by the country.
• C)any imported item.
• D)an item that creates a monetary claim owed to a foreigner.

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Definitions:

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