-The Data in the Table Above Illustrates Items from the U.S

question 471

Multiple Choice

-The data in the table above illustrates items from the U.S. balance of payments accounts. The capital and financial account balance is

• A) $0.
• B) -$80 billion.
• C) -$200 billion.
• D) +$200 billion.

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